| Globally, tigers (虎 hǔ) are a symbol of strength, courage, and power. In China, the symbol of the Tiger is further strengthened by its regular appearance in literature, language expressions, art, and astrology. What’s perhaps the most remarkable is that tigers often appear in Chinese saying (成语 chéng yǔ) related to power. Below we’ve listed the most common ones with a short explanation of their meaning. They’re actually really fun! And if you’re studying Chinese, trying to use these in public will really impress. If you’re looking for insights into Chinese culture, these sayings are really worth to understand as well.  狐假虎威 (hú jiǎ hǔ wēi): The fox uses the tiger’s power to bully other animals It’s used to describe a person who relies on the power of others to oppress and intimidate people. 虎落平阳 (hǔ luò píng yáng): The tiger left the mountains and came to the flatland and got trapped. It’s used to describe a person who loses power. 虎口余生 (hǔ kǒu yú shēng): To escape from the tiger’s mouth with one’s life. It is used when a person escaped from a very dangerous situation and survived. 画虎类犬 (huà hǔ lèi quǎn): One wants to draw a tiger but ends up looking like a dog. It is used when a person tries to imitate someone else but fails. 骑虎难下 (qí hǔ nán xià): Riding on the back of a tiger, but not being able to get off. It’s used to describe being caught in a dilemma: a situation in which it is difficult to continue doing something, but it does not allow one to stop midway. |
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