吠非其主 — “To bark at those who are not one's master”
吠非其主 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to bark at those who are not one's master”. Figuratively, to be fiercely loyal to one's own side or superior and hostile towards outsiders or rivals, often defending one's own group's interests. Literally, “Bark at those who are not its master”.
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What does 吠非其主 mean?
吠非其主 (fèi fēi qí zhǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to bark at those who are not one's master”.
How do you pronounce 吠非其主?
吠非其主 is pronounced fèi fēi qí zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吠非其主 literally mean?
Literally, 吠非其主 means “Bark at those who are not its master”. It is used to mean “to bark at those who are not one's master”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吠非其主?
吠：狗叫。狗朝着外人乱叫。旧比喻各为其主。