tān HSK7

greedy

Senses

/ 貪 tān greedy

verb, noun · having an excessive or selfish desire for wealth, possessions, or power

做人不能太贪。

/ 貪 tān corrupt

measure word, idiom · engaging in dishonest or illegal behavior, especially bribery or embezzlement, for personal gain

他因为贪赃枉法,毁掉了自己的前程。

/ 貪 tān crave

verb · to have a voracious desire for something or to indulge in it excessively

这孩子太贪玩了。

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