妒贤疾能 — “Envy the virtuous, resent the capable”
妒贤疾能 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be jealous of and resentful towards those who are more virtuous or capable; to envy the good and be jealous of the able”. Literally, “Envy the virtuous, resent the capable”.
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What does 妒贤疾能 mean?
妒贤疾能 (dù xián jí néng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be jealous of and resentful towards those who are more virtuous or capable; to envy the good and be jealous of the able”.
How do you pronounce 妒贤疾能?
妒贤疾能 is pronounced dù xián jí néng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 妒贤疾能 literally mean?
Literally, 妒贤疾能 means “Envy the virtuous, resent the capable”. It is used to mean “to be jealous of and resentful towards those who are more virtuous or capable; to envy the good and be jealous of the able”.
What is the Chinese definition of 妒贤疾能?
对品德、才能比自己强的人心怀怨恨。同“妒贤嫉能”。