(kuí) - Viper — refers to venomous snakes of the

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Viper — refers to venomous snakes of the Viperidae family, particularly pit vipers.

Viper — refers to venomous snakes of the

Usage highlights

Viper snakePit viperViper venomViper speciesViper biteRussell's viper

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The viper is a venomous snake (蝰蛇).
  • He was bitten by a pit viper (响尾蝰).
  • Viper venom is highly toxic (蝰蛇毒液).
  • This region has many viper species (蝰类物种).

Collocations

  • Viper snake(蝰蛇)
  • Pit viper(响尾蝰)
  • Viper venom(蝰毒)
  • Viper species(蝰类)
  • Viper bite(蝰咬伤)
  • Russell's viper(圆斑蝰)

Idioms

  • As venomous as a viper(毒如蝰蛇)
  • Viper's heart, scorpion's tail(蝰心蝎尾)
  • Hidden viper in the grass(草中隐蝰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, vipers symbolize danger, treachery, and deadly threat.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe malicious people or hidden dangers.
  • Appears in traditional medicine contexts regarding venom extraction and antidotes.

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