100 Idioms with Explanations

1 打死老虎 Metaphorically speaking, to attack someone who has lost his power

2 饿虎吞羊 A hungry tiger swallows a lamb alive. The metaphor is of swiftness and greed

3 The neighbor of the palace, the golden tiger, refers to a villain in power, close to the emperor, as greedy as gold and as fierce as a tiger

4 The tiger fights with the dragon, a metaphor for a group of heroes fighting with each other

5 The tiger falls down to Pingyang, a place with a flat and bright terrain. The tiger left the mountain and fell into the flat ground.

6 The metaphor of a tiger not being able to be drawn is over-ambitious, and the metaphor of a tiger not being able to be drawn is like a dog, which is like a dog. The metaphor is that over-ambitious and over-eager, and nothing is accomplished

8 Painting a tiger is like a dog The metaphor is that the imitation is not good, and the result is unorthodox

9 Refusing to let the tiger into the wolf The metaphor is that a harm has just gone, and then another harm has come

10 Crouching tiger and coiling dragon The terrain is majestic and magnificent

11 Dragon-tempo, tiger-leap Teng: soaring; Leap: jumping. It is like a dragon soaring and a tiger leaping.

12 Dragon walks and tiger steps describes the emperor's manners, and is a metaphor for a dignified and extraordinary manner

13 sloppy describes not doing things seriously and carefully

14 tiger inserts wings is a metaphor for a powerful person who has added some kind of favorable conditions

15 tiger adds wings is a metaphor for a powerful person who has added some kinds of favorable conditions

16 Coil: coiled, crouching dragon, crouching dragon, crouching dragon. The dragon that coils, the tiger that crouches. The parable of hidden talents

17 Help the tiger eat is a metaphor for helping an evil person to do bad things.

18 暴虎冯河 暴虎：空手搏虎；冯河：涉水过河。 It is a metaphor for having courage but no strategy, reckless risk-taking.

19 How can one get a tiger's son without going into the tiger's den? How can you catch a tiger cub without going into the tiger's den? Metaphorically speaking, one can not get success without experiencing danger.

20 Hidden Dragon and Crouching Dragon Refers to hidden talents that have not been discovered, also refers to hidden talents.

21 鸱目虎吻 鸱：鹞鹰，一种猛禽；吻：唇唇边。 Describes a person with sinister and vicious appearance.

22 初生牛犊不怕虎 Metaphorically speaking, young people have few worries in their thinking and dare to act.

23 Spring Ice Tiger's Tail Treading on the tiger's tail, walking on the ice that will thaw in spring. It is a metaphor for a very dangerous situation.

24 Playing horse's eye Deliberately pretending to be confused and deceiving people.

25 The tiger's change The tiger's change: the change of the tiger's pattern. It is a metaphor for the unpredictability of the actions of those in power.

26 大贤虎变 虎变：如虎身花纹的变化。 It is a metaphor for the unpredictability of a person's actions.

27 Tune the tiger away from the mountain Try to make the tiger leave the original mountain. It is a metaphor for using a trick to make the other party leave the original place in order to take advantage of the opportunity to act.

28 A tiger doesn't eat its cubs Even a vicious tiger doesn't eat its own cubs. It is a metaphor for not harming those who are close to you.

29 Hungry tiger, hungry eagle A metaphor for ferocity and greed.

30 Hungry tiger pouncing on food Like a hungry tiger pouncing on food. It is a metaphor for a violent and rapid action.

31 A hungry tiger pounces on a goat A hungry tiger pounces on food. It is a metaphor for violent and rapid action.

32 The grove of a hungry tiger is a metaphor for a very dangerous place.

33 When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured When two ferocious tigers fight, one of them will be injured. The metaphor is that both sides are very strong, and one of them will suffer as a result of the fierce struggle.

34 Let the tiger return to the mountain Put the tiger back to the mountain. The metaphor is to put the bad guys back to their lair, leaving behind the root of trouble.

35 Let the tiger defend itself Let the tiger defend itself. It is a metaphor for taking advantage of bad people and inviting disaster.

36 The wind comes from the tiger and the clouds come from the dragon.

37 风虎云龙 虎啸生风，龙起生云。 It refers to the mutual induction of things of the same kind. In the old days, it was also used as a metaphor for a sage master getting a wise minister and a wise minister meeting a wise ruler.

38 伏虎降龙 伏：屈服；降：用用威力使屈服。 The tiger and the dragon are made to yield with might. It describes a powerful force that can overcome all enemies and difficulties.

39 Shut the door and keep the tiger, the tiger hurts people Metaphorically speaking, the metaphor is to connive at and encourage bad people to do bad things, and in the end, you will be victimized yourself.

40 Officials are like tigers and officials are like wolves. The metaphor is that the official is like a tiger, and the official is like a wolf.

41 The tiger and tiger escape The life that survived the tiger's mouth. It is a metaphor for escaping from an extremely dangerous situation and surviving.

42 Tiger's Head and Brain describes a strong and sturdy appearance (mostly referring to children).

43 Tiger's Head, Snake's Tail The head is as big as a tiger, the tail as thin as a snake. The head is as big as a tiger, and the tail is as thin as a snake. It is a metaphor for starting with a big sound, but later on the strength is very small.

44 Tiger lying and dragon jumping describes the character as majestic and superb.

45 Tiger's Den and Dragon's Pool The deep water pit where the dragon dives and the nest where the tiger hides. It is a metaphor for an extremely dangerous place.

46 The tiger does not eat its children The tiger is fierce and cruel, but it does not eat its own children. It is a metaphor for the love of children and the love of flesh and blood.

47 The tiger crouches on the dragon's plate, describing the majestic and dangerous terrain.

48 Fox and Tiger False False: borrow. The fox pretends to take the tiger's power. It is a metaphor for relying on the power of others to oppress people.

49 Tiger's back and bear's waist describes a person who is strong and sturdy.

50 A tiger has three sons, but there must be a pugilist. The metaphor is that among the many children, there must be one who is outstanding.

51 虎珀拾芥 Amber generates electricity when it is rubbed together and attracts small things. It is a metaphor for mutual induction.

52 Tiger and Tiger's life The life that survived the tiger's mouth. It is a metaphor for escaping from a dangerous situation and surviving.

53 The Painting Tiger Becomes a Dog The painting of a tiger fails, but it becomes a dog. It is a metaphor for failing to imitate a tiger, but it is not a good imitation.

54 The Might of the Fox and Tiger The might of the fox and the tiger in collusion with each other. It is a metaphor for the power of the powerful and the rich in collusion with their minions.

55 Tiger's Tail and Spring Ice To step on a tiger's tail and walk on the ice that will thaw in the spring. It is a metaphor for a very dangerous situation.

56 Tiger into the flock The tiger ran into the flock. The tiger runs into the sheep. It is a metaphor for the powerful rushing into the weak to kill them at will.

57 The tiger stared at the tiger's eyes intently. The tiger is staring fiercely. It describes a person who is waiting for an opportunity to seize it.

58 Painting a tiger like a dog Class: like. The tiger is like a dog, but it is like a dog. The metaphor is that the imitation is not good enough, but is not similar.

59 ページミーチュウ ゴーチュウ ゴーチュウ ゴーチュウ ゴーチュウ ゴーチュウ ゴーショーダン.

60 Tiger's Voice: The wind is born. When a tiger roars, a great wind rises. It is a metaphor for the emergence of heroes who follow the trend of the times and have a great impact on society; it also refers to the rise of great heroes and the development of great ambitions.

61 Drawing a tiger is difficult to draw a bone. The metaphor is that it is easy to recognize a person, but difficult to understand a person's heart.

62 Tiger falls down Pingchuan Pingchuan: a flat place. The tiger left the deep forest where he was the king and landed on the flat land. It is a metaphor for those who have power or strength losing their power or advantage.

63 Tiger Body and Bear's Waist describes the tiger as having a sturdy and robust body.

64 Tiger Head, Swallow Jaw In the old days, it was used to describe the noble appearance of a prince or the appearance of a general.

65 Starving eagle and hungry tiger is a metaphor for ferocious greed.

66 Subduing the Dragon and Subduing the Tiger Originally, it is a Buddhist story referring to the subduing of dragons and tigers with magic power. Later, it is a metaphor for having great ability to defeat a strong opponent or overcome great difficulties.

67 General's Family Tiger's Son General's Family: a family that has been a general for generations. It is a metaphor for the father's talent and the children's ability. It also refers to the fact that the descendants do not dishonor the family.

68 九牛二虎力 Metaphorically speaking, it is a great strength. It is often used in occasions when it takes a lot of effort to accomplish something.

69 The tyranny is fiercer than a tiger It means that the politics of cruel oppression and exploitation of the people is even more terrible than a tiger.

70 狼贪虎视 Like a wolf, it is greedy; like a tiger, it stares with its eyes wide open. It is a metaphor for great ambition.

71 Longchamping and Tigressing Like a dragon and a horse with their heads held high, like a tiger gazing at its prey. It describes a person's vigor and might. It is also a metaphor for great ambition.

72 "Wolves and tigers swallow" describes the way of eating something violently and urgently.

73 柙出虎 柙：the wooden cage to keep the beasts. The original meaning is that the person who is responsible for guarding is not doing his duty. Later, it is often used as a metaphor for indulging bad people.

74 Dragon Pond and Tiger's Lair The deep water pit where the dragon dives and the lair where the tiger hides. It is a metaphor for an extremely dangerous place.

75 Dragon Coiled Tiger Crouched Coiled: twisted around; crouched: squatting, sitting. It seems like a coiled dragon and a crouching tiger. It is a special reference to Nanjing. It also describes the majestic and dangerous terrain.

76 鲁鱼帝虎 Refers to the error in copying the text.

77 Longchamp tiger step Like a dragon and a horse with their heads held high, like a tiger taking a step. It describes a powerful and majestic atmosphere.

78 Tiger's Head Pouncing on a Fly A metaphor for seeking one's own death.

79 The metaphor of a tiger fighting is that of a powerful two sides fighting each other.

80 Dragon fighting Tiger fighting describes a fierce struggle or competition.

81 Longtan Tiger Cave Cave: cave. Cave: cave. The deep pool where the dragon lives and the nest where the tiger resides. It is a metaphor for an extremely dangerous place.

82 龙吟虎啸 (龙吟虎啸) The dragon sounds and the tiger whistles. It is a metaphor for things that are related to each other. It also describes a person's fortune.

83 Dragon jumping and tiger lying is a metaphor for writing and calligraphy.

84 Riding a tiger is difficult to get down Riding on the back of a tiger is difficult to get down. It is a metaphor for having difficulty in doing something, but the situation does not allow one to stop in the middle of the process, and one is caught in a dilemma.

85 A tiger at the front door, a wolf at the back door The metaphor is that after driving away an enemy, another one comes.

86 Fear of the wolf at the front door, fear of the tiger at the back door A metaphor for being timid and fearful, and having too many worries.

87 Drive the sheep to attack the tiger. The idiom of "driving sheep to attack tigers" is to drive the sheep to attack the tigers.

88 The metaphor of a weak enemy is that he will be destroyed.

88 Qiaolong drew a tiger, describing a false courtesy.

89 Like a wolf like a tiger Like a wolf and a tiger. It is a metaphor for being very violent and cruel.

90 Like a tiger with wings It is like a tiger with wings. It is a metaphor for a strong person who is helped to become even stronger.

91 Milk calves are not afraid of tigers A metaphor for young people who have no fear and dare to do something.

92 Three Men Make a Tiger Three men lied about a tiger in the city, and those who heard it believed it. The metaphor is that more people say it, and it can make people take the rumor as a fact.

93 "Lively" describes a person who is lively and energetic.

94 Talking about tiger color change color: face. The original refers to those who have been bitten by a tiger to really know the tiger's power. Later, it is used as a metaphor to describe a person who is nervous at the mention of something he or she is afraid of.

95 The situation has become a tiger riding on the tiger's back, to come down can not come down. It is a metaphor for a situation where something is difficult, but you can't stop it even if you want to.

96 Give to the jackals and tigers Give: give to. The original refers to the kind of people who are so good at making a fuss about what is right and wrong that they should be thrown out and fed to the jackals, wolves, tigers and leopards. It describes the people's resentment against the bad guys.

97 Fear of the enemy is like fear of a tiger.

98 For the Tiger Fu Yi Fu: "attach"; Yi: wings. To add wings to a tiger. It is a metaphor for helping bad people and increasing their power.

99 For the tiger as a devourer 伥：伥鬼，古时传说被老虎吃掉的人，死后变成伥鬼，专门引诱人来给老虎吃。 The tiger as a ghost. It is a metaphor for acting as an accomplice to the wicked.

100 Smiling Tiger A metaphor for a person who is kind in appearance but vicious in heart.

101 Add wings to the tiger Add wings to the tiger. It is a metaphor for helping bad people and increasing their power.

102 Slippers, Tigers and Emperors Because the characters for "slippers" and "乌", "虎" and "帝" are similar, it is easy to write them in the same script. The characters "舄乌" and "乌", "虎" and "帝" are similar in shape. It refers to the mistake of copying and transmitting the text.

103 委肉虎蹊 委：抛弃；蹊：小路。 The meat was thrown on the road where the hungry tiger passed by. The metaphor is that the situation is dangerous and disaster is coming.

104 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon refers to the hidden talents that have not been discovered, also refers to the hidden talents.

105 Yan Jiao Hu Neck Jiao: chin chin. In the old days, it was used to describe the dignified appearance of a prince or a military general.

106 Sheep into tigers Metaphorically speaking, a good man falls into the hands of a bad man and is in extreme danger. If you don't get rid of the tiger, it will become a trouble. It is a metaphor for condoning bad people and leaving behind future troubles.

108 Sheep quality is the heart of the tiger. Although the sheep puts on the tiger skin, it still likes to see grass, and trembles with fear when it encounters jackals and wolves, so its nature has not changed. It is a metaphor for a person who pretends to be strong in appearance but is actually very timid.

109 云龙风虎 Tiger roars in the wind, dragon rises in the clouds. It refers to the induction of things of the same kind.

110 With the tiger to add wings Wing: wings. Add wings to the tiger. It is a metaphor for helping the bad guys and increasing the power of the bad guys.

111 The Eagle Soars Like an Eagle and the Tiger Looks Like a Tiger. It describes a very powerful man.

112 Lure the tiger to defend itself Lure: to attract. The tiger is a tiger, and it is a tiger that defends itself. It is a metaphor for attempting to rely on an evil person, but the result is to be victimized.

113 Seek the tiger's skin with the tiger. It is a simile of discussing with an evil person to ask him to give up his own interests, which can never be done.

114 To draw a tiger according to a cat is a metaphor for imitating it according to its appearance.

115 Sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight Metaphorically speaking, the metaphor is to take a bystander's attitude towards the struggle between the two sides, wait until both sides are hurt, and then reap the benefits from it.

116 纵虎归山 Put the tiger back to the mountain. It is a metaphor for releasing bad people back to their lair, leaving behind the root of trouble.

117 Two Tigers Fighting Two tigers fight with each other. The two tigers are fighting with each other.

118 Cup and Bow, City and Tiger It means to catch wind and shadows, and to be suspicious and disturb each other. See also "Cup and Bow, Snake and Shadow" and "Three Men Become a Tiger".

119 豺虎肆虐 豺、虎：两种凶残的野兽。 It is a metaphor for bad people acting like ferocious beasts.

120 Jackal, Tiger and Leopard It refers to all kinds of fierce beasts that jeopardize people and animals. It is also a metaphor for vicious people.

121 鸱视虎顾 See "鸱视狼顾".

122 除狼得虎 Metaphorically speaking, to get rid of one evil and then another.

123 Dropping the bait to the tiger's mouth To send food to the tiger's mouth. The simile of being in a dangerous place.

124 To stab a tiger and hold a snipe Metaphorically, to wait for an opportunity and get two things at once.

125 To beat the tiger and the dragon is to beat the phoenix and the dragon.

126 Carve the Tiger Jiao Yuan "Corpse": "Zhong Huang Bo said: Yu left to hold the Taixing and right to fight the carved tiger." And also: "Ju State has a stone Jiao Yuan, wide search, 50 paces long, facing a hundred feet of stream, Ju State does not dare to approach. The man who met the son of Ju with his courage was the only one who could walk on his heel." Later, the phrase "carving a tiger and scorching a plain" was used to describe a brave man who was in danger.

127 The legend has it that Jin Zhou Zhi shot a tiger and killed it to rid the people of harm. It is said that Zhou Zhushi in Jin shot a tiger and killed it to get rid of the people's harm. Later, the phrase "breaking the scales and stabbing the tiger" was used to describe a strong martial arts skill and chivalrous behavior.

128 Hungry Tiger Catching Sheep Like a hungry tiger catching sheep. It describes the swiftness of the action. Also known as "hungry tiger swallowing sheep", "hungry tiger pouncing on sheep".

129 Letting the Tiger Leave Trouble I want to let the tiger go, but it will leave trouble later.

130 冯河暴虎 犹言暴虎冯河.

131 phoenix sighing and tiger looking describes a person who talks and speaks elegantly and with a dignified appearance.

132 甘冒虎口 (甘冒虎口) means to be willing to risk one's life.

133 Cutting off flesh to feed the tiger Feeding: feeding. To cut off the flesh of one's body and feed it to a tiger. It is a metaphor for giving up one's life without being able to satisfy the other's greed.

134 Tiger Steps and Dragon Walks Originally, it describes that the emperor's manners are different from the ordinary. Later, it also describes the heroic posture of a general.

135 Tiger and Crown Crown: to put a hat on the head. It is a metaphor for people who are brutal in nature.

136 Tiger's Cave Dragon's Pool Cave: cave; pool: deep pool. The deep pool where the dragon lives and the nest where the tiger lives. It is a metaphor for an extremely dangerous place.

137 tiger and wolf describe the ferocity of the sound.

138 Tiger and Dragon Strategies Strategies: refers to the Three Strategies written by Huangshi Gong in the legend. Three Strategies" and "Six Towers" are ancient military books. It refers to the book of war and the art of war in general, and also refers to the power and strategy of the military.

139 虎视耽耽 Like a tiger staring fiercely.

140 Tiger and bull out of the scabbard (兕: rhinoceros and bull-like beasts). Scabbard: a wooden cage to keep animals in. The tiger and bull escaped from the wooden cage. It is a metaphor for an evil person escaping or not doing his duty, and the person in charge should be responsible for it.

141 Tiger's Den and Wolf's Nest The den of tigers and wolves. It is a metaphor for an extremely dangerous place.

142 Tiger Throwing Dragon Taking Throwing: struggling and jumping. It refers to dragons and tigers fighting with each other. It is a metaphor for a fierce fight.

143 False Tiger Zhang Wei 犹言狐假虎威.

144 Whale swallowing and tiger devouring To swallow like a whale and a tiger. It is often used to describe the annexation of land and property. Song - Fan Zhongyan "on the ruling book": "The previous generation of chaos, whale swallowing and tiger devouring, without the intention of dividing the world and divining the year, so the road has long been missing, but for the urgent matter." Ming - Zhang Jing "flying pills record - Ming court Zhang gall": "He plotted more vilification, the power of the war, swallowing the tiger, who dares to stop?" Qing - Xu Fang "Nogao Guangzhi - cold empty monks": "The first gentleman often say to bridge

145 nine pass tiger and leopard Metaphorically speaking, the ferocious ministers of power. The idiom is based on "Chu Rhetoric - Invoking the Soul": "Tigers and leopards in the nine passes, pecking harm to some of the lower people."

146 Wine, Tiger, Poetry and Dragon Metaphorically speaking, this is a person who is addicted to wine and good at drinking, and who is highly talented in poetry.

147 Nine Doorkeepers, Tigers and Leopards Same as "Nine Passes, Tigers and Leopards".

148 酒龙詩虎 See "Wine, Tiger, Poetry and Dragon".

149 Refuse the wolf and enter the tiger See "Refuse the tiger and enter the wolf".

150 Junbo Huwang (骏波虎浪) describes a swift and turbulent wave.

151 wolf's meal tiger's food Same as "wolf's meal tiger's swallow".

152 ① Same as "eat wolf, eat tiger, swallow tiger". ② It is a metaphor for brutal exploitation and exploitation.

153 狼飡虎咽 See "wolf eat tiger swallow".

154 wolf eat tiger swallow See "wolf eat tiger swallow".

155 wolf, insect, tiger and leopard ① refers to ferocious animals. It is a metaphor for evil people and criminals.

156 Wolf and tiger look like a wolf and tiger look at something. It describes a person who looks at things like a wolf or a tiger.

157 The wolf before the tiger after the front door to drive away the wolf, the back door came the tiger. It is a metaphor for bad people coming one after another.

158 wolf food and tiger swallow, also known as "wolf food and tiger swallow".

159 Wolf Swallow Tiger Eat describes eating something fiercely and urgently.

160 Wolf swallowing tiger devouring Like a wolf or a tiger swallowing and chewing. It is a metaphor for extreme greed and cruelty.

161 Scratching an itch on a tiger's head is a metaphor for being unselfconscious.

162 Leaving the mountain and transferring the tiger Metaphorically speaking, to mobilize the other party to leave the same place by means of a stratagem.

163 Lin's Horn and Tiger's Fin The horn of a Lin and the wing of a tiger. It is a metaphor for the rare talents in the world.

164 The dragon and the tiger are fighting for the deer.

165 Dragon Squatting and Tiger Crouching 犹言龙盘虎踞.

166 Dragon streamers and tiger banners The flag of a general.

167 The dragon flies and the tiger jumps.

168 Dragon, Tiger, Wind and Cloud ① Yi - Gan: "The clouds come from the dragon, and the wind comes from the tiger." Later, "dragon, tiger, wind and clouds" is a metaphor for heroes and heroines to meet at the right time. The first is the "Dragon and Tiger Wind and Cloud", which is a metaphor for the heroes and heroines who meet at the right time.

169 Dragon and tiger change "Yi - Ge": "adults and tigers, its text Bing also." Historical Records - Laozi Hanfei Liezhuan "(Confucius) said his disciples: 'Birds, I know it can fly; fish, I know it can swim; beasts, I know it can walk. The walker can be reckless, the swimmer can be spandex, and the flyer can be a streamer. As for the dragon, I can't know that it rides the wind and clouds up to the sky.'" Later, the metaphor of "dragon and tiger" was used to describe the unpredictability of change.

170 Dragon River and Tiger Waves Described as being accustomed to making waves.

171 龙精虎猛 Metaphor for energetic and vigorous.

172 龙拏虎攫 犹言龙争虎斗. The metaphor of strong and vigorous strokes.

173 龍拏虎跳 犹言龙争虎斗.

174 The dragon apprehends the tiger and throws the tiger.

175 Dragon coiled, tiger crouching, male entrenchment.

176 Dragon Coiled Tiger Crouched Like a dragon coiled, like a tiger squatting. It describes the terrain as majestic and dangerous. It specifically refers to Nanjing.

177 Dragon Coiled Tiger Crouched Judas dragon coiled tiger crouched. It describes the terrain as majestic and dangerous.

178 Dragon Coiling Tiger Apprehending The gnarled and pale appearance.

179 Dragon crouching and tiger crouching 犹言龙蟠虎踞. It is a metaphor for the winding and undulating mountains.

180 Dragon Teng Tiger Cuju Metaphorically speaking, it is a brave and fierce impact.

180 Dragon and Tiger Cuju