Describes a person who is stern, principled, and unyielding, often implying a formidable and incorruptible character.
他的管理风格一向南鹞北鹰，对工作要求极其严格，从不徇私舞弊
His management style has always been stern and uncompromising, extremely strict with work requirements, and he never tolerates favoritism or malpractice.
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Ancient
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During the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, Cui Hong, the Grand Censor, was known for his upright, incorruptible, and honest character. He was famous for daring to speak frankly, having repeatedly offered direct remonstrances to Emperor Wu, who in turn highly valued him.
Many ministers at court greatly feared him and commented, saying: "Like a thicket of thorns, he comes from Boling; in the south, he's a goshawk, in the north, an eagle."
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