鋹 (chǎng) - Greedy, avaricious, covetous & describes someone who is insatiably desirous of wealth

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chǎng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鋹 · chǎng

Greedy, avaricious, covetous;

describes someone who is insatiably desirous of wealth or possessions.

Greedy, avaricious, covetousdescribes someone who is insatiably desirous of wealth

Usage highlights

Greedy and perverseAvaricious officialCovetous desireGreedy merchantInsatiably greedyRuthlessly avaricious

Synonyms

  • 贪— greedy, covetous
  • 婪— avaricious, greedy
  • 吝— stingy, miserly

Antonyms

  • 廉— honest, incorruptible
  • 慷— generous, liberal
  • 舍— give up, relinquish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was known for his greedy nature (鋹戾).
  • The official was dismissed for avaricious behavior (鋹官).
  • She warned against covetous desires (鋹欲).
  • The merchant's greedy reputation preceded him (鋹商).

Collocations

  • Greedy and perverse(鋹戾)
  • Avaricious official(鋹官)
  • Covetous desire(鋹欲)
  • Greedy merchant(鋹商)
  • Insatiably greedy(贪鋹)
  • Ruthlessly avaricious(凶鋹)

Idioms

  • Greedy and cruel(鋹戾凶残)
  • Insatiably avaricious(贪得无鋹)
  • Ruthlessly covetous(凶鋹暴敛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strongly negative connotations in Chinese culture, associated with moral corruption.
  • Historically used to describe corrupt officials who exploited their positions for personal gain.
  • The character appears in classical texts criticizing greed and avarice as moral failings.

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