醋坛子

醋坛子

Literally means:

vinegar jar

Actually means:

an extremely jealous person (in love)

The phrase literally means an earthen jug for holding vinegar. It figuratively means a person who is extremely jealous in relationships especially in love. It usually refers to women. It is often used between acquaintances or friends with a joking tone.

本义是放醋的坛子。比喻感情，特别是爱情方面嫉妒心很强的人。多用于指女性。多用在熟人之间，含开玩笑的意思。