豺 (chái) - jackal — refers to the jackal animal & metaphorically used to describe cruel, greedy, or predatory

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jackal — refers to the jackal animal;

metaphorically used to describe cruel, greedy, or predatory people.

jackal — refers to the jackal animalmetaphorically used to describe cruel, greedy, or predatory

Usage highlights

jackals and wolvesjackal's naturejackal officialjackal's denjackal's cryjackal and tiger

Synonyms

  • 狼— wolf (often paired with jackal to mean cruel people)
  • 豹— leopard (another predatory animal used metaphorically)

Antonyms

  • 羊— sheep/lamb (symbol of gentleness and innocence)
  • 鹿— deer (symbol of gentleness and peace)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jackal is a wild canine (豺狼).
  • He has the heart of a jackal (豺狼之心).
  • They described the corrupt official as a jackal (豺官).
  • Jackals hunt in packs (豺群狩猎).

Collocations

  • jackals and wolves(豺狼)
  • jackal's nature(豺性)
  • jackal official(豺官)
  • jackal's den(豺穴)
  • jackal's cry(豺声)
  • jackal and tiger(豺虎)

Idioms

  • Jackals and wolves block the road(豺狼当道)
  • The heart of a jackal and wolf(豺狼之心)
  • Jackals and wolves are in power(豺狼当路)
  • Jackals and tigers run wild(豺虎肆虐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the jackal is traditionally paired with the wolf as symbols of cruelty, greed, and predatory behavior.
  • The term 'jackals and wolves' (豺狼) is commonly used in classical texts to describe vicious rulers or corrupt officials.
  • The jackal appears in early Chinese zoological classifications and is often mentioned in historical records as a dangerous animal.

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