歞 (è) - Greedy, gluttonous, insatiable desire & refers to extreme greed or avarice.

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歞 · è

Greedy, gluttonous, insatiable desire;

refers to extreme greed or avarice.

Greedy, gluttonous, insatiable desirerefers to extreme greed or avarice.

Usage highlights

Greedy heartInsatiable greedAvaricious desireGluttonous and greedyLimitless greedGreedy official

Synonyms

  • 贪— greedy, covetous
  • 婪— avaricious, greedy
  • 饕— gluttonous, voracious

Antonyms

  • 廉— honest, incorruptible
  • 俭— frugal, thrifty
  • 节— temperate, moderate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was consumed by greed (歞心).
  • The official's insatiable greed was notorious (贪歞).
  • They warned against the dangers of avarice (歞欲).

Collocations

  • Greedy heart(歞心)
  • Insatiable greed(贪歞)
  • Avaricious desire(歞欲)
  • Gluttonous and greedy(饕歞)
  • Limitless greed(无歞)
  • Greedy official(歞吏)

Idioms

  • Insatiably greedy(贪得无歞)
  • Ravenous and gluttonous(饕餮贪歞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical texts warning against excessive desire and greed.
  • Typically used in moral or ethical contexts to criticize avaricious behavior.
  • Sometimes associated with mythological gluttonous creatures like the Taotie (饕餮).

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