妒贤忌能

dù xián jì néng

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1. to envy the virtuous and talented (idiom)

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Child Words of 妒贤忌能

• 忌 忌 jì: to be jealous of
• 能 能 néng: can
• 妒 妒 dù: to envy (success, talent)
• 贤 贤 xián: worthy or virtuous person