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Character · Noun · AdjectiveTraditional虎

tiger; fierce; dangerous

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Meanings

3 senses · 7 examples
1.

noun

tiger (mammal)

Refers to the large carnivorous cat, also the third animal in the Chinese zodiac.

Shān山
lǐ里
yǒu有
hǔ老
 虎
 。

There are tigers in the mountains.

Tā他
shì是
shǔ属
hǔ虎
de的
 。

He was born in the Year of the Tiger.

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Hǔ虎
shì是
dǐng顶
jí级
lüè掠
shí食
zhě者
 。

The tiger is an apex predator.

2.

adjective

fierce; brave; vigorous

commendatory

Often used metaphorically to describe a person's character or spirit.

Tā他
yǒu有
yī一
gǔ股
hǔ虎
jìn劲
 。

He has a fierce and tenacious spirit.

hǔ虎
jiàng将

fierce general; elite warrior

3.

adjective

dangerous; perilous

neutral

Used metaphorically for dangerous situations or frightening appearances.

Zhè这
dì地
fang方
hǔ虎
de得
hěn很
 ，
bié别
qù去
 。

This place is very dangerous, don't go there.

hǔ虎
kǒu口

tiger's mouth; a perilous situation