擒虎拿蛟 — “To subdue fierce adversaries”
擒虎拿蛟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to subdue fierce adversaries”. To be exceptionally skilled and capable in overcoming formidable challenges. Literally, “Capture tigers and seize flood dragons”.
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擒虎拿蛟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
擒虎拿蛟 Character Breakdown
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这位经验丰富的消防员在火灾中总是能够擒虎拿蛟，迅速控制住局面
This experienced firefighter is always capable of subduing fierce challenges in a fire, quickly bringing the situation under control.
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Synonyms of 擒虎拿蛟
More idioms starting with 擒
- qín擒jiān奸zhāi摘fú伏ferret out and apprehend wrongdoers
- qín擒jiān奸tī擿fú伏apprehend villains and uncover hidden evils
- qín擒jiān奸tǎo讨bào暴apprehend criminals and suppress the oppressive
- qín擒zéi贼xiān先qín擒wáng王catch the ringleader first
- qín擒zéi贼qín擒wáng王To solve a problem, address its root cause
- qín擒lóng龙zhuō捉hǔ虎subdue powerful adversaries
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What does 擒虎拿蛟 mean?
擒虎拿蛟 (qín hǔ ná jiāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to subdue fierce adversaries”.
How do you pronounce 擒虎拿蛟?
擒虎拿蛟 is pronounced qín hǔ ná jiāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 擒虎拿蛟 literally mean?
Literally, 擒虎拿蛟 means “Capture tigers and seize flood dragons”. It is used to mean “to subdue fierce adversaries”.
What is the Chinese definition of 擒虎拿蛟?
蛟：传说中能发洪水的龙。擒住老虎捉拿蛟龙。比喻降伏强敌，本领高强