粵

懷waai4璧bik1其kei4罪zeoi6

simp怀璧其罪
waai4 bik1 kei4 zeoi6huái bì qí zuì

English

  1. lit. treasuring a jade ring becomes a crime (idiom); to get into trouble on account of a cherished item
  2. fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.
  3. (of someome)being envied because of his talent or resources

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 因為富有才能或者資源而被人妒忌

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Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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