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吃醋
chī​cù

to be jealous

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 争风吃醋 zhēng​fēng​chī​cù to fight over a lover
    to compete with a rival for the affection of a man or woman in a romantic context; to be jealous of a love rival
  • 拈酸吃醋 niān​suān​chī​cù to be jealous
    to be jealous or envious, especially in the context of romantic relationships; to act in a jealous manner