豺獺

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See also: 豺獭

Chinese

dhole otter
trad. (豺獺)
simp. (豺獭)

Etymology

The dhole and the otter both have reputations as animals that are fierce and ravenous. They are used as a metaphor for people that are greedy and cruel.

Pronunciation


Noun

豺獺

  1. (literary) dholes and otters
  2. (literary, figurative) people that are greedy and cruel