醋意 (cù yì) — jealousy (especially romantic jealousy); envy (in relationships)
Definition
醋意 literally means 'vinegar meaning' — a vivid Chinese metaphor for jealousy, almost always romantic (a partner's attention for someone else). Stronger and more pointed than 嫉妒, which can mean jealousy or envy in any context.
noun
jealousy (especially romantic jealousy)envy (in relationships)
Examples
- ，醋意。Tā kàn dào nǚ yǒu hé bié rén shuō huà, xīn zhōng yǒng qǐ yí zhèn cù yì.When he saw his girlfriend talking to someone else, a wave of jealousy surged in his heart.
- 醋意，。Tā nǔ lì yǎn shì zì jǐ de cù yì, dàn yǎn shén chū mài le tā.She tried hard to hide her jealousy, but her eyes gave her away.
- 醋意。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō miáo xiě le zhǔ rén gōng de cù yì hé bù ān.This novel portrays the protagonist's jealousy and unease.
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