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March 24, 2026
嫉jí(ji2)
嫉 (jí) refers to the feeling of jealousy or envy towards someone else's success or possessions. It is commonly used in contexts where one feels threatened or inadequate in comparison to another, often relating to personal relationships or achievements.
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Cultural Note
Jealousy is often viewed negatively in Chinese culture, especially in familial or close relationships, where harmony is highly valued. The concept of '嫉' can reflect the traditional belief that envy disrupts social harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person with a green-eyed monster lurking behind them, symbolizing jealousy. The character 嫉 looks like a person (女) being shadowed by a monstrous figure (the radical 忄), representing the emotional turmoil of jealousy. Remember, 'jí' sounds like 'jealousy' to help you recall its meaning.
Meanings of 嫉
jí(ji2)
1jealousy
2to be jealous of
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About 嫉
嫉Simplified
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女Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
嫉 (jí) vs 嫉妒 (jídù) — use 嫉 for a more general sense of jealousy, while 嫉妒 specifically emphasizes the emotional state of envy.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person with a green-eyed monster lurking behind them, symbolizing jealousy. The character 嫉 looks like a person (女) being shadowed by a monstrous figure (the radical 忄), representing the emotional turmoil of jealousy. Remember, 'jí' sounds like 'jealousy' to help you recall its meaning.
Usage Notes
嫉 is typically used in more formal contexts and may not be as common in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious with its tone; using it inappropriately can convey a strong negative sentiment. Common collocations include 嫉妒 (jí dù) meaning 'to be jealous of'.
HSK Study Tips
While 嫉 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 5 words related to emotions and interpersonal relationships. Focus on its usage in expressions of jealousy to better understand the emotional landscape in Chinese.
Cultural Note
Jealousy is often viewed negatively in Chinese culture, especially in familial or close relationships, where harmony is highly valued. The concept of '嫉' can reflect the traditional belief that envy disrupts social harmony.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嫉 with related terms like 羡慕 (xiànmù), which means 'to admire' or 'to envy positively.' For example, saying '我嫉他的成功' (wǒ jí tā de chénggōng) is incorrect if meant positively; it should be '我羡慕他的成功' (wǒ xiànmù tā de chénggōng).
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Grammar Patterns of 嫉
嫉 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
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正如一位愤世____俗的旧主顾所说的那样，“他很可能把差额塞进了自己的腰包！”
As one former customer said cynically, "He's probably pocketed the difference!"
Example Sentences for 嫉 (10)
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正如一位愤世嫉俗的旧主顾所说的那样，“他很可能把差额塞进了自己的腰包！”
zhèng rú yī wèi fèn shì jí sú de jiù zhǔ gù suǒ shuō de nà yàng，“ ，“ tā hěn kě néng bǎ chà é sāi jìn le zì jǐ de yāo！”
As one former customer said cynically, "He's probably pocketed the difference!"
2
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.
3
“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."
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
8
我有时觉得本的愤世嫉俗令人厌烦。
wǒ yǒu shí jué dé běn de fèn shì jí sú líng rén yàn fán。
I found Ben's cynicism wearing at times.
9
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.
10
抱着那种愤世嫉俗的观点, 他不相信任何人.
bào zháo nà zhǒng fèn shì jí sú de guān diǎn, , tā bù xiāng xìn rèn hé.
With that cynical outlook, he doesn't trust anyone.
Cultural Notes for 嫉
🏮Cultural insight
Jealousy is often viewed negatively in Chinese culture, especially in familial or close relationships, where harmony is highly valued. The concept of '嫉' can reflect the traditional belief that envy disrupts social harmony.
Word Family of 嫉
Words Containing This Character5
嫉妒jídùto envy
嫉jíjealousy
愤世嫉俗to be cynical憤世嫉俗
妒嫉envy
嫉恨to resent
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Compound Meaning
What does 嫉妒 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嫉
You can say '我对他的成功感到嫉妒' (wǒ duì tā de chénggōng gǎndào jídù) which means 'I feel jealous of his success.'
It's more commonly found in written Chinese or formal speech rather than in casual conversation.
嫉妒 (jí dù) is a more common term for 'jealousy' and is often used in everyday language, while 嫉 (jí) is more formal and less frequently used alone.
