English–Chinese
“possessiveness” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhàn yǒu yù
Example
她会因为占有欲而吃醋。tā huì yīn wèi zhàn yǒu yù ér chī cù
She may get jealous because of her possessiveness.
How to say “possessiveness” in Chinese
“Possessiveness” in Chinese is 占有欲 (zhàn yǒu yù).
The inner pull to claim something for oneself and resist another person's access to it.
Example sentences with 占有欲
他看到有人碰自己的东西就会感到占有欲。tā kàn dào yǒu rén pèng zì jǐ de dōng xī jiù huì gǎn dào zhàn yǒu yù
When he sees someone touch his things, he feels possessive.
Tips for using 占有欲
- English speakers may connect ownership with legal rights, but this noun usually points to an emotional wish for exclusive control, especially in close relationships.