同类相妒 — “Peers tend to be jealous of each other”
同类相妒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Peers tend to be jealous of each other”. Rivalry among those of the same kind. Literally, “Peers mutually envy”.
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在艺术界，同类相妒的现象并不少见，成功者往往会受到一些同行的非议。
In the art world, the phenomenon of peers being jealous of each other is not uncommon; successful individuals often face criticism from some of their counterparts.
Idioms Related to 同类相妒
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What does 同类相妒 mean?
同类相妒 (tóng lèi xiāng dù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Peers tend to be jealous of each other”.
How do you pronounce 同类相妒?
同类相妒 is pronounced tóng lèi xiāng dù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 同类相妒 literally mean?
Literally, 同类相妒 means “Peers mutually envy”. It is used to mean “Peers tend to be jealous of each other”.
What is the Chinese definition of 同类相妒?
形容同类者不易相处。