柙虎樊熊 — “A caged tiger and a penned bear”
柙虎樊熊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a caged tiger and a penned bear”. Metaphorically, an imprisoned villain or dangerous person who can no longer cause harm. Literally, “Caged tiger, penned bear”.
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柙虎樊熊 Pronunciation and Pinyin
柙虎樊熊 Character Breakdown
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那位曾经横行一时的罪犯，如今如同柙虎樊熊，再也无法作恶。
That once rampant criminal is now like a caged tiger and a penned bear, no longer able to commit evil.
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What does 柙虎樊熊 mean?
柙虎樊熊 (xiá hǔ fán xióng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a caged tiger and a penned bear”.
How do you pronounce 柙虎樊熊?
柙虎樊熊 is pronounced xiá hǔ fán xióng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 柙虎樊熊 literally mean?
Literally, 柙虎樊熊 means “Caged tiger, penned bear”. It is used to mean “a caged tiger and a penned bear”.
What is the Chinese definition of 柙虎樊熊?
柙中的虎，樊内的熊。比喻被囚的恶人。