钩爪锯牙 — “Refers to the sharp”
钩爪锯牙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the sharp”. Curved claws and jagged teeth of birds and beasts. Metaphorically describes a person's ferocity and cruelty, or the formidable and aggressive nature of armed forces. Literally, “hook claws and saw teeth”.
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钩爪锯牙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
钩爪锯牙 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 钩爪锯牙
那个恶霸仗着自己有几个手下，对村里人总是钩爪锯牙，欺压百姓。
That bully, relying on his few subordinates, always showed fierce cruelty towards the villagers, oppressing them.
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What does 钩爪锯牙 mean?
钩爪锯牙 (gōu zhǎo jù yá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the sharp”.
How do you pronounce 钩爪锯牙?
钩爪锯牙 is pronounced gōu zhǎo jù yá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钩爪锯牙 literally mean?
Literally, 钩爪锯牙 means “hook claws and saw teeth”. It is used to mean “refers to the sharp”.
What is the Chinese definition of 钩爪锯牙?
指鸟兽尖曲、锋利的爪、牙。比喻人的凶恶残暴。也比喻武装军队。