虓 (xiāo) - roar of a tiger & fierce, valiant

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xiāo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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虓 · xiāo

roar of a tiger;

fierce, valiant;

to intimidate

roar of a tigerfierce, valiantto intimidate

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 吼— roar, shout
  • 啸— whistle, howl, roar
  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 勇— brave, courageous

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 怯— timid, cowardly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tiger roared fiercely (虓虎).
  • He was known for his valiant spirit (虓勇).
  • The general's reputation was intimidating (虓将).
  • A sound like a tiger's roar (虓然).

Collocations

  • roaring tiger(虓虎)
  • valiant and fierce(虓勇)
  • intimidating general(虓将)
  • fierce roar(虓呼)
  • tiger-like ferocity(虓然)
  • fierce and brave(虓悍)

Idioms

  • Like a roaring tiger(如虎之虓)
  • Fierce as a tiger, brave as a warrior(虓虎之勇)
  • The roar that shakes the mountains(震山之虓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the roar of a tiger in classical Chinese texts.
  • Extended to describe fierce, valiant warriors or intimidating presence in military contexts.
  • Often used in historical texts to praise military commanders for their bravery and ferocity.

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