眈眈虎视 — “To gaze fiercely like a tiger”
眈眈虎视 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gaze fiercely like a tiger”. To stare fixedly and menacingly, often with predatory or covetous intent. Literally, “fierce tiger gaze”.
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眈眈虎视 Pronunciation and Pinyin
眈眈虎视 Character Breakdown
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他眈眈虎视地盯着那块蛋糕，仿佛随时都会扑上去。
He stared fixedly at the cake like a tiger, as if he would pounce on it at any moment.
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What does 眈眈虎视 mean?
眈眈虎视 (dān dān hǔ shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gaze fiercely like a tiger”.
How do you pronounce 眈眈虎视?
眈眈虎视 is pronounced dān dān hǔ shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 眈眈虎视 literally mean?
Literally, 眈眈虎视 means “fierce tiger gaze”. It is used to mean “to gaze fiercely like a tiger”.
What is the Chinese definition of 眈眈虎视?
眈眈：注视的样子。像老虎那样凶狠地盯着