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爪牙
zhǎo​yá

claws and teeth

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 爪牙吏 zhǎo​yá​lì tyrant's henchman
    An official who serves as the tool of a tyrannical ruler; a government agent who uses their position to bully or oppress others.
  • 爪牙官 zhǎo​yá​guān military guard
    (archaic) a military officer or bodyguard tasked with protecting the state or a high official.