虎豹 () — tigers and leopards; ferocious beasts

Définition

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
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Exemples

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

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