爭風吃醋 zhēng fēng chī cù

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

爭 zhēng to dispute, fight, contend, strive
風 fēng wind; air; manners, atmosphere
吃 chī
HSK 1
eat; drink; suffer, endure, bear
醋 cù
HSK 5
vinegar; jealousy, envy