虎狼之国 — “An aggressive and predatory country or entity”
虎狼之国 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an aggressive and predatory country or entity”. Characterized by its fierce and expansionist nature. Literally, “Tiger and wolf country”.
虎狼之国 Pronunciation and Pinyin
虎狼之国 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 虎狼之国
During the Warring States period, the State of Qin intended to annex the six other states. It sent Zhang Yi to persuade the State of Chu not to ally with the State of Qi.
The greedy King Huai of Chu believed Zhang Yi and, failing to receive the promised land from Qin, attacked Qin. As a result, Chu was defeated by Qin and had to compensate Qin with its own territory.
King Huai of Chu disregarded Qu Yuan's warning that 'Qin is a tiger and wolf country.' He went to Qin by himself and died there as a captive.
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Open the tool →Questions about 虎狼之国
What does 虎狼之国 mean?
虎狼之国 (hǔ láng zhī guó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an aggressive and predatory country or entity”.
How do you pronounce 虎狼之国?
虎狼之国 is pronounced hǔ láng zhī guó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 虎狼之国 literally mean?
Literally, 虎狼之国 means “Tiger and wolf country”. It is used to mean “an aggressive and predatory country or entity”.
Where does 虎狼之国 come from?
虎狼之国 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 虎狼之国?
像虎和狼一样凶猛的国家。比喻侵略成性的国家