greed in Chinese
greed in Chinese is 貪婪 — greed means an excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.
greed in Chinese
貪婪
Pronounced: tān lán
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
What does "greed" mean?
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noun An excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.
"His greed for profit led him to cut corners on safety."
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greed in a sentence
- His greed for profit led him to cut corners on safety.
- Pure greed drove the company to overwork its staff.
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What is "greed" in Chinese?
"greed" in Chinese is 貪婪. greed means: An excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.
How do you pronounce 貪婪?
"greed" in Chinese is 貪婪, pronounced "tān lán".
How do you use "greed" in a sentence?
Example: "His greed for profit led him to cut corners on safety." In Chinese, "greed" is 貪婪.
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