獠牙 (liáo yá) — fang, tusk (of an animal)
Definition
獠牙 refers to long, sharp, protruding teeth — typically a wild animal's fangs or tusks, or a monster's in folklore. More vivid and menacing than the everyday 牙 ('tooth').
noun
fangtusk (of an animal)
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- ，獠牙。Lǎo hǔ zhāng kāi dà zuǐ, lù chū fēng lì de liáo yá.The tiger opened its big mouth, revealing sharp fangs.
- 獠牙，。Dú shé de liáo yá hán yǒu jù dú, bèi yǎo dào hěn wēi xiǎn.A venomous snake's fangs contain potent poison, so being bitten is very dangerous.
- 獠牙，。Huà zhōng yāo guài de liáo yá yòu cháng yòu bái, shí fēn kě pà.The monster in the painting has long, white fangs and looks terrifying.
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