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争风吃醋
爭風吃醋
zhēngfēngchīcù
1. to rival sb for the affection of a man or woman
2. to be jealous of a rival in a love affair

Character Breakdown

争
zhēng
to dispute, to fight, to contend, to strive
HSK 4 6 丶
风
fēng
wind; air; customs, manners; news
HSK 3 4 丶
吃
chī
to eat; to drink; to suffer, to endure, to bear
HSK 1 6 丶
醋
cù
vinegar; jealousy, envy
HSK 5 15 丶

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