Meaning
妒忌 describes the feeling of resentment or unhappiness when someone else has something you want, whether that's success, possessions, relationships, or qualities. It carries a negative connotation and implies a feeling of bitterness or discontent toward another person's advantages.
Usage
妒忌 is commonly used to describe jealousy in romantic relationships, professional competition, or when comparing oneself to others. It can function as both a verb (to be jealous of) and an adjective (jealous). Often appears in the pattern 妒忌某人 (to be jealous of someone) or 感到妒忌 (to feel jealous).
Examples
- 01她妒忌同事的升职，心里很不舒服。, .She's jealous of her colleague's promotion and feels very uncomfortable.
- 02不要妒忌别人的成功，应该努力提升自己。, .Don't be jealous of others' success; you should work hard to improve yourself.
Characters
Common collocations
- 妒忌心jealous feelings, jealousy
- 感到妒忌to feel jealous
- 妒忌别人to be jealous of others
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to jealousy: 妒 (with the female radical 女) originally referred to romantic jealousy, while 忌 (with the heart radical 心) means to be wary or avoid. Together they reinforce the concept of envious feelings.