| 吃醋 | chī cù | to feel jealous | |
| 油盐酱醋 | yóu yán jiàng cù | (lit.) oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar; (fig.) the trivia of everyday life | |
| 醋酸 | cù suān | acetic acid (CH3COOH); acetate | |
| 醋意 | cù yì | jealousy (in love rivalry) | |
| 添油加醋 | tiān yóu jiā cù | lit. to add oil and vinegar; fig. adding details while telling a story (to make it more interesting) |
| 1 | I like to add some vinegar to my salad. | |
| 2 | We chose sweet and sour fish for dinner today. | |
| 3 | I love Chinese food, especially sweet and sour fish. | |
| 4 | Using a bit of vinegar when washing your hair can make it soft. | |
| 5 | This dish requires a touch of vinegar to enhance the flavor. |
