The Chinese word 老虎 means “tiger” in English. It is a commonly used word in Chinese language and is often used to refer to the animal in general or as a symbol of strength, power, and courage.
Translation
Noun: tiger
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
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老虎是一种猫科动物 | lǎohǔ shì yī zhǒng māokē dòngwù | Tigers are a kind of feline animal |
我们在动物园看到了一只老虎 | wǒmen zài dòngwùyuán kàn dào le yī zhī lǎohǔ | We saw a tiger at the zoo |
老虎是世界上最大的猫科动物之一 | lǎohǔ shì shìjiè shàng zuìdà de māokē dòngwù zhī yī | Tigers are one of the largest feline animals in the world |
在中国文化中,老虎象征着勇气和力量 | zài zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng, lǎohǔ xiàngzhēng zhe yǒngqì hé lìliàng | In Chinese culture, tigers symbolize courage and strength |
老虎的毛皮非常漂亮 | lǎohǔ de máopí fēicháng piàoliang | Tiger fur is very beautiful |
有些人喜欢在自己的身体上纹老虎图案 | yǒuxiē rén xǐhuān zài zìjǐ de shēntǐ shàng wén lǎohǔ tú’àn | Some people like to tattoo tiger patterns on their body |
老虎是肉食性动物 | lǎohǔ shì ròushíxìng dòngwù | Tigers are carnivorous animals |
HSK
老虎 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is not listed as one of the vocabularies to learn anymore.
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