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羡慕 (xiànmù) refers to admiration or envy towards someone else's success without the negative connotations of jealousy, while 嫉妒 (jídù) implies a desire to possess what another has.
嫉妒 is often used in informal settings to describe personal feelings, but can also appear in literary contexts. Be careful with the tone; the second syllable 'du' should be pronounced with a falling tone to convey the correct meaning.
As an HSK 6 word, 嫉妒 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and social relations. Focus on how to use it in different contexts, such as expressing jealousy in friendships versus professional environments.
Learners often confuse 嫉妒 with 羡慕 (xiàn mù), which conveys a more positive sense of envy. For example, saying '我羡慕他的成功' (I envy his success) is more complimentary than '我嫉妒他的成功' (I am jealous of his success).
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How to say to be jealous in Chinese
“to be jealous” in Chinese is嫉妒
嫉妒 (ji2 du4) means to feel jealousy or envy towards someone, often due to their success or traits that one wishes to possess. This term can be used in both personal and professional contexts, reflecting negative feelings towards another's advantages or achievements.
When to use 嫉妒
嫉妒 is often used in informal settings to describe personal feelings, but can also appear in literary contexts. Be careful with the tone; the second syllable 'du' should be pronounced with a falling tone to convey the correct meaning.
嫉妒 or something close to it
羡慕 (xiànmù) refers to admiration or envy towards someone else's success without the negative connotations of jealousy, while 嫉妒 (jídù) implies a desire to possess what another has.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嫉妒 with 羡慕 (xiàn mù), which conveys a more positive sense of envy. For example, saying '我羡慕他的成功' (I envy his success) is more complimentary than '我嫉妒他的成功' (I am jealous of his success).
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Grammar Patterns of 嫉妒
嫉妒 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.
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我绞尽脑汁，处心积虑，就是为了让他____。
I worked myself into frenzy plotting ways to make him jealous.
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Yes, 嫉妒 exclusively conveys negative feelings of jealousy or envy.
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