嫉贤妒能 [- xián dù nénɡ]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.