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tiger

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

lao3hu3 lǎohǔ

Meaning


Primary

tiger

Alternatives

tigers

Mnemonic


When we picture a 老虎 tiger, we imagine a strong and powerful 虎 tiger that has reached 老 old age.

Usage


猎杀 老虎 是 非法 的。

Hunting and killing tigers is illegal.

老虎 正在 吃 鹿。

The tiger is eating the deer.

这 只 小 老虎 很 可爱。

This tiger cub is very cute.