Meaning 'tiger' in compound words and idioms
The character 虎 means 'tiger' and is used in words and idioms referring to the animal or its characteristics.
虎 (hǔ): Tiger — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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The character 虎 means 'tiger' and is used in words and idioms referring to the animal or its characteristics.
tiger
to wolf down one's food [idiom]
He is very careless in his work.
He ventured into the tiger's mouth, which was very dangerous.
Next year is the Year of the Tiger, wishing you strength and vitality.
A fierce tiger runs in the mountain forest.
The tiger is the king of the forest.
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