嫉贤妒能

jíxiándùnéng

be envious of people of worth and ability

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嫉贤妒能

jí xián dù néng

be jealous of the good and envious of the strong; be jealous of man of talent; be jealous of real talent; envy the good and able; He hated all who were better or more able than he.; (He) is envious of others better than (he) and jealous of those more able.:

这四个贼臣弄权，嫉贤妒能， 闭塞贤路。 These four crooked ministers are jealous of real talent and block righteous conduct.