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醋
cù
Description
醋是一种酸酸的调味品，做菜的时候常常用到。
"醋" is a sour condiment often used in cooking.
在中文里，「吃醋」还可以表示因为爱情而嫉妒。
In Chinese, "吃醋" can also mean feeling jealous because of love.
Meanings
醋cù
vinegar (sour liquid used in cooking)
这道菜放了一点醋。
This dish has a little vinegar in it.
吃醋chīcù
to feel jealous, especially 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 means "eat vinegar" and idiomatically means romantic jealousy.
- Etymology
醋 has the 酉 radical, linked to wine and fermented liquids.
In videos
“它的那个汤底感觉像麻油醋面的那种味道”
“陕西泼醋怎么就这么喜欢吃酸呢”
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