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Meaning of 虎
Pinyin
hǔ
Radical
虍
Strokes
8
Definition
tiger
Usage
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虎 [hǔ]
名
1. A mammal, with yellow-brown fur and black stripes, known for its ferocity and strength. Its bones, blood, and internal organs can be used in medicine (commonly referred to as "tiger").
- Example: 虎口 (1. a metaphor for a dangerous situation; 2. the area where the thumb and index finger intersect). 虎穴 (a metaphor for a dangerous place). 虎符 (an ancient military document made in the shape of a tiger, split into two). 虎狼 (a metaphor for a brutal person). 虎头蛇尾 (a strong start but a weak finish). 龙腾虎跃 (a description of a dynamic and powerful scene).
2. Brave and powerful:
- Example: 虎将 (fierce general). 虎势 (power and might). 虎劲 (tiger-like energy). 虎威 (tiger's dignity). 虎气 (the spirit of a tiger).
3. An ancient term meaning "to intimidate."
4. An ancient term meaning "amber."
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虎 [hǔ]
形
1. A metaphor for bravery.
- Example: 虎虎生威 (a fierce and powerful appearance). 虎豹 (a metaphor for brave warriors). 虎旅 (referring to a courageous army).
2. A metaphor for cruelty and ferocity.
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虎 [hǔ]
动
1. (Dialect) To suddenly change facial expression to show severity or fierceness.
- Example: 虎视鹰瞵 (to stare ferociously as if to seize something).
2. To intimidate; also written as "唬."
3. Refer to hù.
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虎 [hù]
Refer to hǔ.
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* (Excerpt from traditional Chinese dictionary explanation)
See entry for "马马虎虎."
Tiger Leaping Gorge on the Jinsha River 金沙江[Jin1 sha1 jiang1] in Lijiang Naxi autonomous county 麗江納西族自治縣|丽江纳西族自治县[Li4 jiang1 Na4 xi1 zu2 Zi4 zhi4 xian4], Yunnan
lit. the fox exploits the tiger's might (idiom); fig. to use powerful connections to intimidate people
tiger tally (a two-piece object made in the shape of a tiger, used in ancient China as proof of authority. One half of a tally could be issued to a military officer and this would be matched with the other half when verification was required.)
the Bocca Tigris, a narrow strait in the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong / Humen Town 虎門鎮|虎门镇[Hu3 men2 Zhen4]
to lure the tiger from its domain in the mountains (idiom) / to lure an enemy away from his territory
jackals, wolves, tigers and panthers (idiom) / animals who are dangerous to man and cattle / fierce and cruel people
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Input Method for 虎
Pinyin
hu3
Wubi
hamv|hwv
Cangjie
yphn
Zhengma
ih
Four Corner
21217
Unicode
U+864e
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