ferocious woman; shrew; virago
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Meanings
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shrew; virago; ferocious woman
informalA metaphorical term comparing a fierce, domineering, or ill-tempered woman to a tigress. Often carries a negative or humorous connotation.
Tā她
kě可
shì是
wǒ我
men们
gōng公
sī司
yǒu有
míng名
de的
mǔ母
lǎo老
hǔ虎
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
pà怕
tā她
。
She is famously known as the 'shrew' in our company; everyone is afraid of her.
Tā他
lǎo老
po婆
shì是
gè个
mǔ母
lǎo老
hǔ虎
，
guǎn管
tā他
guǎn管
de得
hěn很
yán严
。
His wife is a real virago who keeps a very tight rein on him.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā她
xiàng像
gè个
mǔ母
lǎo老
hǔ虎
，
qí其
shí实
xīn心
dì地
hěn很
shàn善
liáng良
。
Don't be fooled by her appearance as a shrew; she's actually very kind-hearted.