老虎 (lǎo hǔ): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

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

ChinesePinyinEngish
老虎是一种猫科动物lǎohǔ shì yī zhǒng māokē dòngwùTigers 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 lǎohǔWe 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 yīTigers 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 lìliàngIn Chinese culture, tigers symbolize courage and strength
老虎的毛皮非常漂亮lǎohǔ de máopí fēicháng piàoliangTiger 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’ànSome people like to tattoo tiger patterns on their body
老虎是肉食性动物lǎohǔ shì ròushíxìng dòngwùTigers 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.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 老虎 with Pinyin and English Translation