老虎
freq #5451
Meanings
CC-CEDICT
- 1.tiger
- 2.CL:只[zhī]
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Wiktionary
- 1.tiger (Classifier: 隻／只 m c; 頭／头 m; 匹 m)
- 2.tractor
- 3.energy-consuming unit or machine
- 4.one who uses one's power and influence to engage in large-scale embezzlement, theft or tax evasion; high-ranking corrupt officials
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Etymology
老 (lǎo, “old; venerable”) is used to indicate respect for the dangerous animal, which is subject to taboo. Compare ancient Chu dialect 於菟.
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Stroke order
Components
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Characters
Example sentences
这不是老虎。
This isn't a tiger.
这不是老虎。
This is not a tiger.
老虎吃什么东西？
What do tigers eat?
一隻老虎逃出了動物園。
A tiger has escaped from the zoo.
老虎從動物園中逃出來了。
The tigers escaped from the zoo.
山上无老虎，猴子称大王。
When the cat's away, the mice will play.
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Synonyms
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Derived terms
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Related words
老虎机 slot machine电老虎 electricity hog; electricity guzzler老虎灶 old-style large kitchen stove秋老虎 hot spell during autumn老虎钳 vise母老虎 tigress油老虎 gas guzzler老虎凳 tiger bench (torture method in which the victim sits with legs extended horizontally along a bench, upper legs held down with straps while bricks are inserted under the feet, forcing the knee joint to bend in reverse)老虎菜 tiger salad, a northeast China dish usually consisting of hot pepper, cucumber, cilantro and leek纸老虎 paper tiger老虎伍兹 Eldrick "Tiger" Woods (1975-), American golfer苍蝇老虎 (coll.) jumping spider (which pounces on houseflies, hence the Chinese name)