狼 (láng) - Wolf — a carnivorous mammal of the canine & metaphorically refers to someone cruel, greedy, or predatory.

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Wolf — a carnivorous mammal of the canine family;

metaphorically refers to someone cruel, greedy, or predatory.

Wolf — a carnivorous mammal of the caninemetaphorically refers to someone cruel, greedy, or predatory.

Usage highlights

Wolf packWolf cubLone wolfWolf's ambitionWolf's greedJackal and wolf

Synonyms

  • 豺— jackal (similar predatory animal)

Antonyms

  • 羊— sheep (symbol of meekness and gentleness)
  • 鹿— deer (symbol of gentleness and grace)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wolf howled at the moon (狼嚎).
  • He has a wolfish appetite (狼吞虎咽).
  • They faced a pack of wolves (狼群).
  • The story features the Big Bad Wolf (大灰狼).

Collocations

  • Wolf pack(狼群)
  • Wolf cub(狼崽)
  • Lone wolf(独狼)
  • Wolf's ambition(狼子野心)
  • Wolf's greed(狼贪)
  • Jackal and wolf(豺狼)

Idioms

  • Like a wolf greedy as a boar(狼贪虎视)
  • Wolf heart and dog lungs(狼心狗肺)
  • A wolf in sheep's clothing(披着羊皮的狼)
  • Advance by riding a tiger, difficult to dismount(狼奔豕突)
  • The ambition of a wolf cub(狼子野心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the wolf symbolizes cruelty, greed, and ferocity, often used in negative metaphors.
  • The wolf appears in many Chinese idioms and proverbs to represent dangerous or untrustworthy individuals.
  • In some minority cultures in China, particularly Mongolian, the wolf may be viewed more positively as a symbol of strength and survival.

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