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嫉 is a phono-semantic compound combining the female radical 女 with the phonetic component 疾, meaning illness. This structure originally reflected historical societal views, specifically linking intense jealousy to women within polygamous households. Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass envy, resentment, or bitter jealousy felt by anyone, regardless of gender. While the female radical remains, the character now universally describes the destructive emotion of resenting another's success or advantages, often pairing with synonymous characters to emphasize the toxicity of such feelings.
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她经常嫉妒别人。
嫉妒是一种不好的情绪。
他因为嫉妒而生气了。
不要嫉妒朋友的成就。
她的嫉妒心让她很不快乐。
嫉妒往往源于自卑和不安全感。
他虽然嫉妒同事的晋升，但努力掩饰了这种情绪。
克服嫉妒需要自我反省和培养感恩之心。