(yán) - Roaring of tigers & fierce, majestic appearance

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· yán

Roaring of tigers;

fierce, majestic appearance;

used to describe the sound or appearance of tigers.

Roaring of tigersfierce, majestic appearanceused to describe the sound or appearance of

Usage highlights

Tiger's roarFierce appearanceMajestic tigerRoaring sound

Synonyms

  • tiger
  • fierce, violent
  • power, majesty

Antonyms

  • soft, gentle
  • weak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the tiger's roar (虤虤).
  • The character depicts two tigers (虤).
  • In classical literature, it represents ferocity (虤).

Collocations

  • Tiger's roar(虤虤)
  • Fierce appearance(虤猛)
  • Majestic tiger(虤虎)
  • Roaring sound(虤声)

Idioms

  • Tigers roaring fiercely(虤虤虎啸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Composed of two 虎 (tiger) characters, emphasizing the concept of tigers or their roaring.
  • Rare character primarily found in classical texts and poetry.
  • Symbolizes power, ferocity, and majesty in Chinese culture.

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