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眼红

yǎn hóng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

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嫉妒
jí dù

to be jealous of; to envy

a stronger form of envy, often with resentment
吃醋
chī cù

to feel jealous

jealousy in romantic contexts
眼馋
yǎn chán

to covet

coveting something seen, often material

Synonyms

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羡慕
xiàn mù

to envy

used when someone desires something another person has

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
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
yǎn

eye

红
hóng

red