hawks and falcons; metaphor for fierce warriors
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hawks and falcons; (figurative) fierce and valiant individuals
literaryLiterary term. Used literally for birds of prey, or figuratively to describe fierce, aggressive, or valiant individuals. Often conveys a sense of sharpness, speed, and predatory power.
Shān山
lín林
zhōng中
de的
yīng鹰
sǔn隼
zhǎn展
chì翅
gāo高
fēi飞
，
xún寻
zhǎo找
liè猎
wù物
。
The hawks and falcons in the mountain forest spread their wings and flew high, searching for prey.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
yǒng勇
měng猛
rú如
yīng鹰
sǔn隼
，
lìng令
dí敌
rén人
wén闻
fēng风
sàng丧
dǎn胆
。
This general was as fierce as a hawk, striking terror into the hearts of his enemies.
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Tā他
mù目
guāng光
ruì锐
lì利
rú如
yīng鹰
sǔn隼
，
yī一
yǎn眼
jiù就
kàn看
chū出
wèn问
tí题
suǒ所
zài在
。
His gaze was as sharp as a falcon's, immediately identifying the problem.
Yīng鹰
sǔn隼
shì是
dǐng顶
jí级
de的
lüè掠
shí食
zhě者
，
fēi飞
xíng行
sù速
dù度
jí极
kuài快
。
Hawks and falcons are apex predators, flying at extremely high speeds.