狮虎当道 — “An imaginary or exaggerated danger or obstacle”
狮虎当道 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an imaginary or exaggerated danger or obstacle”. Often used as an excuse for not taking action or avoiding responsibility. Literally, “Lions and tigers blocking the path”.
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狮虎当道 Pronunciation and Pinyin
狮虎当道 Character Breakdown
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他总是把一些小困难说成是狮虎当道，以此来逃避责任。
He always portrays minor difficulties as 'lions and tigers blocking the path' to shirk responsibility.
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Open the tool →Questions about 狮虎当道
What does 狮虎当道 mean?
狮虎当道 (shī hǔ dāng dào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an imaginary or exaggerated danger or obstacle”.
How do you pronounce 狮虎当道?
狮虎当道 is pronounced shī hǔ dāng dào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 狮虎当道 literally mean?
Literally, 狮虎当道 means “Lions and tigers blocking the path”. It is used to mean “an imaginary or exaggerated danger or obstacle”.
What is the Chinese definition of 狮虎当道?
危险的阻障，指作为不采取行动的借口而捏造的或夸大了的危险