English–Chinese
“be greedy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintān
Example
别贪，留点给别人。bié tān liú diǎn gěi bié rén
Don't be greedy; leave some for others.
How to say “be greedy” in Chinese
“Be greedy” in Chinese is 贪 (tān).
An urge to take in more of a desired thing than is fair, with too little regard for others.
Example sentences with 贪
他太贪，什么都想要。tā tài tān shén me dōu xiǎng yào
He is too greedy; he wants everything.
Tips for using 贪
- The verb 贪 (tān, "be greedy") can stand without an object when the context makes the desired thing clear, but naming that thing makes the warning more precise in everyday speech.