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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries老虎
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lǎo hǔ
"老虎是森林里非常凶猛的动物。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A very large solitary cat with a yellowish-brown coat striped with black, native to Asia and traditionally symbolizing power and majesty.
"The Siberian tiger is the largest of all the wild cat species." - 2
A fierce, aggressive, or competitive person.
"She is a real tiger when it comes to closing business deals."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'tiger', via Old French 'tigre', from Latin 'tigris', which ultimately originates from an ancient Iranian word meaning 'fast, sharp', referencing the Tigris river or the animal's swift speed. Over centuries, the term has become universally recognized to describe the largest Asian big cat species known for its distinctive dark vertical stripes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tiger" is said worldwide
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tigre
Transliteration: /tiɡʁ/
"Le tigre chasse seul dans la forêt tropicale."
Tiger
Transliteration: /ˈtiːɡɐ/
"Der Tiger schleicht leise durch das hohe Gras."
tigre
Transliteration: /ˈtiːɡre/
"La tigre è un animale magnifico e solitario."
tigre
Transliteration: /ˈtiɣɾe/
"El tigre es una especie en peligro de extinción."
tigre
Transliteration: /ˈtʃiɡɾi/
"O tigre asiático é conhecido por sua força impressionante."
बाघ
Transliteration: baagh
"बाघ भारत का राष्ट्रीय पशु है।"
老虎
Transliteration: lǎo hǔ
"老虎是森林里非常凶猛的动物。"
호랑이
Transliteration: horangi
"호랑이는 한국 민화에 자주 등장합니다."
虎
Transliteration: tora
"動物園で大きな虎を見ました。"
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