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Be cautious with the tone; 覦 is pronounced with a rising tone (yú). It's often used in more formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases involving desires or aspirations, such as 'covet wealth' or 'long for love.'
While 覦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words related to emotions and desires, such as 想 (xiǎng, to think/want) and 渴望 (kěwàng, to yearn for). Students should focus on understanding the nuances of desire and longing in various contexts.
Learners often confuse 覦 with similar-sounding words like 欲 (yù), which also means 'desire' but carries a different nuance. For example, mistakenly using 欲 in a context requiring the intensity of 覦 can dilute the intended meaning.
Pronunciation of 覦
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Etymology of 覦
Phonosemantic compound. 见 represents the meaning and 俞 represents the sound. Simplified form of 覦.
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Phonosemantic compound. 见 represents the meaning and 俞 represents the sound. Simplified form of 覦.
- 1The meaning half見 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half俞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to covet, to desire, to long for in Chinese
“to covet, to desire, to long for” in Chinese is覦
The character 覦 (yú) means 'to covet' or 'to desire intensely.' It conveys a strong sense of longing or yearning for something, often implying an emotional or passionate craving. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can appear in literary contexts or discussions of desires and aspirations.
When to use 覦
Be cautious with the tone; 覦 is pronounced with a rising tone (yú). It's often used in more formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases involving desires or aspirations, such as 'covet wealth' or 'long for love.'
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 覦 with similar-sounding words like 欲 (yù), which also means 'desire' but carries a different nuance. For example, mistakenly using 欲 in a context requiring the intensity of 覦 can dilute the intended meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 覦
No, 覦 is more commonly found in literature and formal writing than in everyday speech.
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