妒贤嫉能 dù xián jí néng

DEFINITIONS

  1. jealousy of the capable and resentment of the talented; the tendency of some individuals to envy others' talents and abilities

CHARACTERS

妒 dù
HSK 6
jealous, envious
贤 xián
HSK 6
virtuous, worthy, good; able
嫉 jí
HSK 6
jealousy; be jealous of
能 néng
HSK 1
to be able; can, permitted to; ability