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老虎

Mandarin · pinyin lǎo hǔ

tiger
Classifier: 隻 zhī

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老: lǎo · old, aged; experienced; Kangxi radical 125
虎: hǔ · tiger; brave, fierce; surname

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3–3 · lao3 hu3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

lou5 fu2

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noun

tiger (Classifier: 隻／只 m c j; 頭／头 m; 匹 m)
(Yangzhou Mandarin) tractor
(figurative) energy-consuming unit or machine
(Mainland China, figurative) one who uses one's power and influence to engage in large-scale embezzlement, theft or tax evasion; high-ranking corrupt officials

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