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March 24, 2026
嫉妒jídù(ji2du4)
嫉妒 (ji2 du4) means to feel jealousy or envy towards someone, often due to their success or traits that one wishes to possess. This term can be used in both personal and professional contexts, reflecting negative feelings towards another's advantages or achievements.
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Cultural Note
嫉妒 is often discussed in the context of Chinese interpersonal relationships, where harmony is valued. Expressing jealousy can be seen as a breakdown of social harmony, making it a sensitive topic in conversations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a green-eyed monster named 'Ji' who is always 'du' (doing) something to undermine others' success. The character 嫉 (ji) looks like a person with a frown, while 妒 (du) suggests a heart being squeezed by jealousy.
Meanings of 嫉妒
jídù(ji2du4)
1to be jealous
2to envy
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About 嫉妒
嫉妒Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 嫉妒
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羡慕 (xiànmù) refers to admiration or envy towards someone else's success without the negative connotations of jealousy, while 嫉妒 (jídù) implies a desire to possess what another has.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a green-eyed monster named 'Ji' who is always 'du' (doing) something to undermine others' success. The character 嫉 (ji) looks like a person with a frown, while 妒 (du) suggests a heart being squeezed by jealousy.
Usage Notes
嫉妒 is often used in informal settings to describe personal feelings, but can also appear in literary contexts. Be careful with the tone; the second syllable 'du' should be pronounced with a falling tone to convey the correct meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 嫉妒 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and social relations. Focus on how to use it in different contexts, such as expressing jealousy in friendships versus professional environments.
Cultural Note
嫉妒 is often discussed in the context of Chinese interpersonal relationships, where harmony is valued. Expressing jealousy can be seen as a breakdown of social harmony, making it a sensitive topic in conversations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嫉妒 with 羡慕 (xiàn mù), which conveys a more positive sense of envy. For example, saying '我羡慕他的成功' (I envy his success) is more complimentary than '我嫉妒他的成功' (I am jealous of his success).
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Grammar Patterns of 嫉妒
嫉妒 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我绞尽脑汁，处心积虑，就是为了让他____。
I worked myself into frenzy plotting ways to make him jealous.
Example Sentences for 嫉妒 (8)
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我绞尽脑汁，处心积虑，就是为了让他嫉妒。
wǒ jiǎo jìn nǎo zhī， ， chǔ xīn jī， lǜ ， jiù shì wéi le ràng tā。
I worked myself into frenzy plotting ways to make him jealous.
2
“大约6个月后，”弗洛伊德写道，“汉斯克服了他的嫉妒心理。”
“ “ dà6 yuē 6 gè，” yuè hòu ，” fú luò yī，“ dé xiě dào ，“ hàn sī kè fú le tā de。”
"Some six months later," Freud writes, "Hans had got over his jealousy."
3
格洛弗认为史密斯说他坏话，也许是出于嫉妒。
gé luò fú rèn wéi shǐ mì sī shuō tā huài huà， ， yě xǔ shì chū yú jí。
Glover thinks that Smith did him down, perhaps out of envy.
4
潜意识里的嫉妒常表现为这种傲慢自大。
qián yì shí lǐ de jí dù cháng biǎo xiàn wéi zhè zhǒng ào màn zì dà。
Unconscious envy manifests itself very often as this kind of arrogance.
5
安东尼娅不会嫉妒，即便嫉妒，她也不会表现出来。
ān dōng ní yà bù huì jí dù， ， jí biàn jí， dù ， tā yě bù huì biǎo xiàn。
Antonia will not be jealous, or if she is, she will not show it.
Families have their problems and jealousies, but blood is thicker than water.
7
也许是羡慕，但我认为更多的是嫉妒。
yě xǔ shì xiàn mù， ， dàn wǒ rèn wéi gēng duō de shì jí。
Maybe there is jealousy, but I think the envy is more powerful.
8
当然, 羡慕和嫉妒是少不了的, 人之常情嘛.
dāng rán, , xiàn mù hé jí dù shì shǎo bù le, de , rén zhī cháng.
Jealousy, naturally , will come with admiration. For that's the way things are.
Cultural Notes for 嫉妒
🏮Cultural insight
嫉妒 is often discussed in the context of Chinese interpersonal relationships, where harmony is valued. Expressing jealousy can be seen as a breakdown of social harmony, making it a sensitive topic in conversations.
Frequently Asked Questions about 嫉妒
Yes, 嫉妒 exclusively conveys negative feelings of jealousy or envy.
While it can be used playfully among friends, it's important to gauge the relationship context, as it can also imply deep-seated issues.
Synonyms include 羡慕 (xiàn mù), which means to envy but in a more positive light, and 嫉妒心 (ji2 du4 xin1) which refers specifically to a jealous heart.
