malicious; greedy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
cruel-hearted; malicious; evil-natured
derogatoryDescribes a person's nature or intentions as vicious, cruel, or lacking compassion. Often implies a willingness to harm others for personal gain.
Zhè这
gè个
rén人
xīn心
hēi黑
，
shén什
me么
shì事
dōu都
zuò做
de得
chū出
lái来
。
This person is cruel-hearted and capable of doing anything.
Tā他
xīn心
hēi黑
shǒu手
là辣
，
hài害
de得
xǔ许
duō多
rén人
jiā家
pò破
rén人
wáng亡
。
He is vicious and ruthless, causing many families to be ruined.
adjective
greedy; avaricious; money-grubbing
derogatoryDescribes someone who is excessively greedy or covetous, especially regarding money or profits. Implies an insatiable desire for material gain.
Nà那
gè个
lǎo老
bǎn板
xīn心
hēi黑
，
zǒng总
shì是
kè克
kòu扣
yuán员
gōng工
gōng工
zī资
。
That boss is greedy and always deducts money from employees' wages.
Mài卖
cài菜
de的
xīn心
hēi黑
，
quē缺
jīn斤
shǎo少
liǎng两
shì是
cháng常
shì事
。
The vegetable sellers are greedy; short-weighting is common.
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Zuò做
shēng生
yì意
bù不
néng能
tài太
xīn心
hēi黑
，
yào要
jiǎng讲
jiū究
chéng诚
xìn信
。
One cannot be too greedy in business; integrity must be valued.