勾爪居牙 — “Describing extremely sharp and formidable claws and teeth”
勾爪居牙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describing extremely sharp and formidable claws and teeth”. Often used to depict an animal's predatory power or a fierce, menacing appearance. Literally, “Hook-claws, saw-teeth”.
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What does 勾爪居牙 mean?
勾爪居牙 (gōu zhǎo jū yá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describing extremely sharp and formidable claws and teeth”.
How do you pronounce 勾爪居牙?
勾爪居牙 is pronounced gōu zhǎo jū yá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 勾爪居牙 literally mean?
Literally, 勾爪居牙 means “Hook-claws, saw-teeth”. It is used to mean “describing extremely sharp and formidable claws and teeth”.
What is the Chinese definition of 勾爪居牙?
勾：同“钩”，悬挂器物的用具；居：同“锯”，切割材料的刀具。钩子般的爪牙，锯子般的牙齿。形容爪牙的锐利