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虎 (hǔ): tiger

Stroke Order & Writing

noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
tiger
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun
Strokes
8
Radical
虍
Structure
半包围结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • tiger

Chinese explanation

  • 一种大型猫科动物,毛色黄褐,带有黑色条纹,性凶猛,捕食其他动物
  • 比喻勇猛、有气势,如虎将、虎虎生威。

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8 strokes

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Example sentences

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On the weekend we took our child to the zoo; seeing a real tiger for the first time, he was so excited he shouted and jumped around.

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He was born in the Year of the Tiger, so his friends often joke that he really does have a tiger's drive and is never afraid of difficulties.

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In ancient China, the tiger was considered one of the fiercest animals, and people often used it to symbolize courage and strength.

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A camera in the nature reserve captured a tigress leading two cubs through the forest, and the staff were all very happy to see it.

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