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贪恋

貪戀
tānliàn
verb #36,843

Meanings

  1. 1 to cling to (a pleasure)
  2. 2 to be reluctant to give up
  3. 3 to crave

Examples

他贪恋温暖的被窝,不愿起床。
Tā tānliàn wēnnuǎn de bèiwō, bù yuàn qǐchuáng.
He clung to the warm covers, unwilling to get up.
不要贪恋眼前的小利。
Bùyào tānliàn yǎnqián de xiǎo lì.
Don't cling to small immediate gains.

Tips

usage
Always negative or self-reproachful — implies an attachment you ought to let go of. Often paired with creature comforts (被窝, 美色) or worldly gains (权位, 小利).

Stroke Order

贪 tān
恋 liàn