贪

• Pinyin: tān
• Desglose de hanzi: 贪 = 今 (now, phonetic) + 贝 (shell/money)

Significado

ser codicioso; ansiar

Describes excessive desire for money, food, sleep, or pleasure. Can be used lightly (贪睡, likes to sleep in) or seriously (贪污, corruption). The word carries moral judgment.

Ejemplos

1. 他就是太贪了，不然怎么会落到今天这个地步。
2. 孩子贪玩是天性，但也不能完全放任。
3. 人心不足蛇吞象，贪得无厌只会害了自己。

Guía de uso

Contexto: moral criticism, everyday

Tono: judgmental

Correcto

• 他太贪了，什么便宜都想占。(He's so greedy — he wants to take advantage of everything.)
• 我贪睡，早起很难。(I love sleeping in — getting up early is hard.)

Incorrecto

• 用'贪'形容正当追求 (贪 implies excess and moral failing — don't use it for legitimate ambition)

Origen e historia

The character combines 贝 (shell/money) and 今 (now, phonetic), suggesting excessive desire for wealth.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal