不忮不求 — “To be free from jealousy and avarice”
不忮不求 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be free from jealousy and avarice”. Not envious and not greedy. Literally, “Not jealous, not covetous”.
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不忮不求 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他一生淡泊名利，不忮不求，过着平静而充实的生活。
He lived a life indifferent to fame and wealth, free from jealousy and avarice, leading a peaceful and fulfilling life.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不忮不求
What does 不忮不求 mean?
不忮不求 (bù zhì bù qiú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be free from jealousy and avarice”.
How do you pronounce 不忮不求?
不忮不求 is pronounced bù zhì bù qiú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不忮不求 literally mean?
Literally, 不忮不求 means “not jealous, not covetous”. It is used to mean “to be free from jealousy and avarice”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不忮不求?
忮：嫉妒；求：贪求。指不妒忌，不贪得无厌。