眼红

yǎn hóng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

1. to covet
2. envious
3. jealous
4. green with envy
5. infuriated
6. furious

Word relationships

Related words

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• 嫉妒 jí dù 嫉妒 jí dù to be jealous of; to envy a stronger form of envy, often with resentment: to be jealous of; to envy
• 吃醋 chī cù 吃醋 chī cù to feel jealous jealousy in romantic contexts: to feel jealous
• 眼馋 yǎn chán 眼馋 yǎn chán to covet coveting something seen, often material: to covet

Synonyms

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• 羡慕 xiàn mù 羡慕 xiàn mù to envy used when someone desires something another person has: to envy

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 看见 or 看到 to indicate envy triggered by seeing something.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with literal 'red eyes'; it's a metaphorical expression for envy or anger.

Example Sentences

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他买了新车，我很 眼红 。

He bought a new car, I am very envious.

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Words Containing 眼红

• 仇人相见，分外眼红 仇人相见，分外眼红 chóu rén xiāng jiàn , fèn wài yǎn hóng: when the enemies come face to face, their eyes blaze with hatred (idiom)

Child Words of 眼红

• 眼 眼 yǎn: eye
• 红 红 hóng: red