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醋
cù
Description
醋是一种酸味的调料，很多菜都会放一点。
"醋" is a sour seasoning used in many dishes.
在中国，我们也用“吃醋”来说一个人有点嫉妒。
In China, we also say "吃醋" to mean someone is a bit jealous.
Meanings
醋cù
vinegar (a sour liquid seasoning)
这个菜我想放一点醋。
I want to put a little vinegar in this dish.
吃醋chī cù
to be jealous (in love)
看到他和别人说话，她有点吃醋。
Seeing him talk to someone else, she felt a bit jealous.
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Notes
- Nuance
吃醋 (literally "eat vinegar") specifically means romantic jealousy, not general envy.
- Etymology
醋 combines 酉 (wine/fermentation radical) with a phonetic element.
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