Character
贪
- 1. to embezzle; to corruptly take money or property for oneself
- 2. to crave; to be greedy; to never be satisfied
- 3. to pursue one-sidedly; to hanker after
- 4. greedy; avaricious
Words using 贪 as tān (3)
Structure & writing
贪
— to embezzle; to corruptly take money or property for oneself
贪 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
今 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 5
贝 is a component in 50 characters
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贩
to buy and sell goods for profit
贪
to embezzle; to corruptly take money or property for oneself
贬
to demote; to devalue
贮
to store; to stockpile
贱
cheap; low-priced (opposite of 贵)
贼
thief; bandit
贾
a surname
贿
(lit.) wealth; goods
赁
to rent; to lease (out or in)
赂
to bribe; give valuables to gain a favor (often pejorative)
赃
stolen or embezzled goods; illicit gains from corruption or theft
赌
to gamble; to wager money or property on an outcome
赎
to ransom; to redeem with money or property
赐
(of a superior or elder) to bestow gifts or wealth upon an inferior or junior
赘
superfluous; useless
赡
to provide someone with money or goods
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