Korean

욕심
Meaning: greed; ambition; desire
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

慾
心

Example sentences

Excessive greed brings trouble.
욕심이 너무 과하면 화를 부를 수 있다.
If greed is too excessive, it can lead to trouble.
인생은 공수래공수거인데 왜 그렇게 욕심을 부리니?
Life is 'empty-handed come, empty-handed go', so why are you so greedy?
그의 욕심은 끝이 없었다.
His greed was endless.

Usage Notes

Refers to a mind that wants to possess something beyond one's means or excessively.

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