龙蹲虎踞 — “Describes a strategically important and majestic terrain”
龙蹲虎踞 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a strategically important and majestic terrain”. Resembling a coiling dragon and a crouching tiger, often associated with a location having formidable natural defenses and a commanding presence. It can also specifically refer to Nanjing due to its historically significant geographical features. Literally, “Dragon crouching, tiger perching”.
龙蹲虎踞 Pronunciation and Pinyin
龙蹲虎踞 Character Breakdown
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What does 龙蹲虎踞 mean?
龙蹲虎踞 (lóng dūn hǔ jù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a strategically important and majestic terrain”.
How do you pronounce 龙蹲虎踞?
龙蹲虎踞 is pronounced lóng dūn hǔ jù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 龙蹲虎踞 literally mean?
Literally, 龙蹲虎踞 means “Dragon crouching, tiger perching”. It is used to mean “describes a strategically important and majestic terrain”.
What is the Chinese definition of 龙蹲虎踞?
犹言龙盘虎踞。好像盘绕的龙，蹲伏的虎。特指南京。亦形容地势雄伟险要。