爭風吃醋

zang1 fung1 hek3 cou3

to rival sb for the affection of a man or woman · to be jealous of a rival in a love affair

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to rival sb for the affection of a man or woman
  2. to be jealous of a rival in a love affair

Written Forms

爭風吃醋Traditional · Main Form
争风吃醋Alternate Form

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