虎豹 (hǔ) — tigers and leopards; ferocious beasts

Definition

Literary term referring collectively to tigers and leopards, used to evoke fierce beasts or, by metaphor, bold/powerful people. Mostly found in classical or formal writing, not everyday speech.

noun

tigers and leopardsferocious beasts

Measure word · 只

Examples

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Gǔ dài sēn lín lǐ cháng yǒu hǔ bào chū mò.
Tigers and leopards often appeared in ancient forests.
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Tā xiàng hǔ bào yí yàng yǒng měng.
He is as brave as a tiger or leopard.
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Hǔ bào zhī wēi, lìng rén wèi jù.
The might of tigers and leopards inspires fear.

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