醋坛子

cùtánzǐ

醋坛子 — cùtánzǐ

1. vinegar jar

   厨房里有一个老式的醋坛子。 chúfáng lǐ yǒu yígè lǎoshì de cùtánzi — There is an old-fashioned vinegar jar in the kitchen.

2. figurative: a jealous person (lit. "vinegar jar")

   别总当醋坛子，对别人太嫉妒了。 bié zǒng dāng cùtánzi duì biérén tài jídù le — Don't always be a jealous person and be so envious of others.