乕 (hǔ) - Tiger & variant form of 虎 (tiger), used in historical

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hǔ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 虍

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乕 · hǔ

Tiger;

variant form of 虎 (tiger), used in historical texts and calligraphy.

Tigervariant form of 虎 (tiger), used in historical

Usage highlights

Ancient tiger characterTiger sealTiger scriptFierce tigerTiger roar

Synonyms

  • 虎— tiger (standard modern form)
  • 彪— young tiger; stripes of tiger
  • 寅— third earthly branch (associated with tiger)

Antonyms

  • 鼠— rat/mouse (opposite in zodiac cycle)
  • 羊— sheep/goat (prey animal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 乕 means tiger (tiger).
  • This is an ancient form of 虎 (ancient form of tiger).
  • The painting depicts a fierce 乕 (fierce tiger).

Collocations

  • Ancient tiger character(古乕)
  • Tiger seal(乕印)
  • Tiger script(乕书)
  • Fierce tiger(猛乕)
  • Tiger roar(乕啸)

Idioms

  • Like a tiger with wings added(如乕添翼)
  • Entering a tiger's den(入乕穴)
  • Tiger's head and snake's tail(乕头蛇尾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 乕 is an ancient variant of 虎 (tiger), primarily found in historical texts, seals, and calligraphy.
  • In Chinese culture, the tiger symbolizes power, courage, and protection against evil spirits.
  • This character form preserves the pictorial representation of a tiger more clearly than the modern 虎.

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