蝮 (fù) - Viper — refers to venomous snakes of the & often used in classical Chinese texts to denote
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Viper — refers to venomous snakes of the genus Gloydius, particularly the pit viper;
often used in classical Chinese texts to denote poisonous snakes.
Viper — refers to venomous snakes of theoften used in classical Chinese texts to denote
Usage highlights
Pit viperViper's poisonViper biteViper's tongueViper's natureViper and scorpion
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The venom of the pit viper (蝮蛇) is highly toxic.
- This area is known to have many vipers (多蝮).
- He was bitten by a viper (被蝮所螫).
- Ancient texts warn of the viper's poison (蝮毒).
Collocations
- Pit viper(蝮蛇)
- Viper's poison(蝮毒)
- Viper bite(蝮螫)
- Viper's tongue(蝮舌)
- Viper's nature(蝮性)
- Viper and scorpion(蝮蝎)
Idioms
- The viper's hand and the scorpion's tail — extreme viciousness(蝮手蝎尾)
- The viper and the dragon are both reptiles — evil and good can coexist(蝮龙一雌)
- To keep a viper in one's bosom — to nurture a dangerous person(养蝮贻患)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese culture, the viper symbolizes danger, treachery, and venomous nature.
- Frequently appears in classical literature and medical texts describing poisonous creatures.
- Often used metaphorically to describe malicious people or dangerous situations.