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醋罈子

简醋坛子 · 繁醋罈子

Mandarin · pinyin cù tán zi

vinegar jar
(fig.) person of a jealous nature

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醋: cù · vinegar; jealousy, envy
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子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
坛: tán · altar; arena, examination hall

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4–2–5 · cu4 tan2 zi5

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cou3 taam4 zi2

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noun

vinegar jar
(figurative) one who is easily jealous, especially in romantic relationships

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