贪 (tān): to have a voracious desire for; to covet; greedy; corrupt

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HSK 7verb, adjective

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He is too greedy; he not only wants the bonus but also wants to claim his colleague's credit as his own.

She has a voracious desire for sweets, and as a result gained quite a bit of weight; now she has to go on a diet.

That official took bribes because of greed for money and was ultimately sentenced to prison.

He is eager to play and often forgets to do his homework, which gives his mother a headache.

The company boss greedily sought short-term profits and cut corners, causing serious problems with the product.

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