覬 (jì) - to covet & to desire something that belongs to others

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jì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

覬 · jì

to covet;

to desire something that belongs to others;

to have ambitious designs

to covetto desire something that belongs to othersto have ambitious designs

Usage highlights

to covetcovetous gazecovetous thoughtsambitious designsto covet a positionto covet wealth

Synonyms

  • 覬覦— to covet; to have designs on
  • 貪圖— to covet; to seek greedily
  • 垂涎— to covet; to drool over

Antonyms

  • 滿足— content; satisfied
  • 知足— content with what one has
  • 無欲— without desire; desireless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He coveted his neighbor's property (覬覦 neighbor's property).
  • They had designs on the throne (覬覦 throne).
  • The ambitious minister coveted power (覬覦 power).

Collocations

  • to covet(覬覦)
  • covetous gaze(覬覦的目光)
  • covetous thoughts(覬覦之心)
  • ambitious designs(覬覦之志)
  • to covet a position(覬覦職位)
  • to covet wealth(覬覦財富)

Idioms

  • To harbor covetous designs(覬覦之心)
  • To cast greedy eyes on something(虎視覬覦)
  • To have ambitious designs on the throne(覬覦神器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in historical contexts describing ministers or rivals coveting the throne or high positions.
  • Carries negative connotations of improper ambition and desire for what rightfully belongs to others.
  • Commonly appears in classical literature and historical records about political intrigue and power struggles.

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