- 狐狸 húli foxfox; common name for several species of small to medium-sized canine mammals
- 搜狐 sōuhú SohuChinese internet company, search engine, and web portal
- 狐狸精 húlijīng fox spiritA mythological creature in folklore capable of transforming into a beautiful woman to bewitch people; also referred to as a [[狐仙|狐仙|hu2 xian1]].
- 狐疑 húyí suspiciousto be suspicious or filled with doubt; to be hesitant because of suspicion or uncertainty
- 老狐狸 lǎohúli cunning personan old fox; a crafty or cunning person who is full of tricks
- 狐朋狗友 húpénggǒuyǒu bad companya pack of rogues; a gang of scoundrels; friends who get together to do bad things or waste time
- 银狐 yínhú silver foxa variety of the red fox with silver-gray or black fur, a white tail tip, and valuable pelt (Vulpes alopex argentatus)
- 九尾狐 jiǔwěihú nine-tailed foxA mythological fox-like creature with nine tails often appearing in East Asian folklore and classic texts such as the [[山海经|山海經|shan1 hai3 jing1]]
- 狐臭 húchòu body odorA pungent body odor, specifically armpit odor or bromhidrosis, caused by abnormal sweat gland secretions.
- 狐狸尾巴 húliwěiba to reveal one's true colorsliterally "fox's tail", referring to a visible sign of evil intentions or the evidence that reveals someone's bad nature
- 狐媚 húmèi to bewitchto enchant or seduce people with feminine charms like a fox spirit
- 白狐 báihú arctic foxA small fox that lives in Arctic regions, known for its thick white winter coat; also called [[北极狐|北極狐|bei3 ji2 hu2]]
- 狐仙 húxiān fox immortalA fox that has attained immortality and human form through spiritual cultivation in Chinese folklore.
- 狐假虎威 hújiǎhǔwēi to bully using others' powerliterally 'the fox borrows the tiger's ferocity'; used to describe someone who bullies or intimidates others by flaunting their powerful connections
- 狐皮 húpí fox furfox skin or fur; highly valued material used for clothing
- 兔死狐悲 tùsǐhúbēi to feel sympathy for a peer's misfortuneliterally 'when the rabbit dies, the fox grieves'; describes feeling sorrow for the death or misfortune of one's own kind or a like-minded person
- 满腹狐疑 mǎnfùhúyí to be filled with suspicionA set phrase describing a heart full of doubts and uncertainty; to be skeptical or suspicious
- 火狐 huǒhú red foxthe red fox (Vulpes vulpes), a widespread carnivore with reddish-brown fur
- 狐裘 húqiú fox-fur robeA robe or coat made of fox fur
- 狐群狗党 húqúngǒudǎng gang of scoundrelsa gang of rogues; refers to a group of people who collude to do bad things; literally "a pack of foxes and dogs"
- 北极狐 běijíhú arctic foxsmall fox native to the Arctic regions, adapted to cold climates with thick fur that changes color between seasons; also called [[白狐|白狐|bai2 hu2]]
- 红狐 hónghú red foxA widespread species of fox characterized by its reddish-brown fur, white belly, and black legs and ears; its fur is highly valued.
- 玄狐 xuánhú black foxA black or silver fox, valued for its precious dark fur with white-tipped hairs.
- 野狐禅 yěhúchán heterodoxyA Buddhist term originally referring to those who falsely claim enlightenment or misunderstand Buddhist teachings; used more broadly to describe heresy, unorthodox beliefs, or illegitimate practices.
- 狐步舞 húbùwǔ foxtrota type of ballroom dance originating from the United States with music in 4/4 time, characterized by smooth, flowing movements and combinations of fast and slow steps
- 城狐社鼠 chénghúshèshǔ corrupt officials(literary) Foxes in the city walls and rats in the shrines; refers to corrupt officials and evil-doers who take advantage of their position or proximity to power to harm others.
- 狐朋狗党 húpénggǒudǎng bad companya pack of scoundrels; a gang of bad friends who associate with each other for evil purposes or private gain
- 狐疑不决 húyíbùjué to be indecisiveto be wavering and hesitant; to be unable to make up one's mind due to suspicion or doubt
- 狐狸座 húlizuò Vulpeculathe Vulpecula constellation
- 狐死首丘 húsǐshǒuqiū to long for one's home(literary) longing for home or being mindful of one's origin; based on the legend that a dying fox always points its head toward the hill where its den is located; used to describe not forgetting one's roots
- 狐臊 húsāo body odorpungent body odor specifically from the armpits or other areas, often compared to the smell of a fox; commonly known as [[狐臭|狐臭|hu2 chou4]]
- 篝火狐鸣 gōuhuǒhúmíng to plan an uprisingTo plan and prepare for a rebellion; originally referring to a story from the Records of the Grand Historian where a hidden lantern and fox-like cries were used to trick people into believing a rebellion was divinely ordained.
- 一狐之掖 yīhúzhīyè best part of something(variant form) the best part of something; the single most valuable item from a large collection, literally referring to the soft white fur from under a fox's foreleg
- 一狐之腋 yīhúzhīyè best part of somethingLiterally the fur from a single fox's armpit; used to describe something small but rare and extremely valuable.
- 与狐谋皮 yǔhúmóupí to ask someone to act against their own interests(idiom) to ask for something from someone whose interests are directly opposed to yours; to try to achieve the impossible because of a conflict of interest. This is the original form of [[与虎谋皮|與虎謀皮|yu3 hu3 mou2 pi2]].
- 令狐 lìnghú LinghuA two-character family name; (bound form) name of an ancient place in the Spring and Autumn Period, located in modern-day Linyi, Shanxi province
- 令狐德棻 lìnghúdéfēn Linghu DefenLinghu Defen (583-666), a Tang dynasty historian and lead compiler of the [[周书|周書|zhou1 shu1]] (History of the Northern Zhou)
- 搜狐网 sōuhúwǎng SohuSohu, a major Chinese web portal and online media company
- 沙漠之狐 shāmòzhīhú Desert FoxThe nickname of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel during WWII
- 沙狐 shāhú corsac foxa small fox native to the dry steppes and deserts of Central Asia, prized for its valuable fur; also known as the steppe fox
- 沙狐球 shāhúqiú shuffleboarda recreational sport where players slide weighted discs down a long table or lane toward a scoring area
- 狐偃 húyǎn Hu YanAn official and advisor of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period, also known as [[舅犯|舅犯|jiu4 fan4]]; he accompanied the future Duke Wen of Jin into exile for nineteen years and later helped him achieve hegemony.
- 狐兔之悲 hútùzhībēi fellow-feelingTo feel sympathy for a peer or colleague who has suffered a misfortune; literally "the grief of the fox for the rabbit."
- 狐凭鼠伏 húpíngshǔfú to hide in ambushto lurk or hide like a fox or a rat; used to describe people of ill repute hiding out of fear after losing power
- 狐埋狐搰 húmáihúhú indecisiveLiterary phrase used to describe someone who is overly hesitant or suspicious, leading them to repeatedly change their mind. It refers to the legend of a fox burying its prey and immediately digging it up again due to its suspicious nature.
- 狐女 húnǚ fox ladyA beautiful girl in folk stories who seduces people before revealing herself to be a fox spirit or ghost.
- 狐死兔泣 húsǐtùqì one grieves for one's kindTo feel sadness for the death or misfortune of one's own kind; literally "the fox dies and the rabbit weeps"
- 狐潜鼠伏 húqiánshǔfú to hide in ambushto hide oneself like a fox or a mouse; to conceal oneself and wait for an opportunity
- 狐狸狗 húligǒu spitzA general term for spitz-type dogs with thick fur, pointed ears, and curled tails, such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed.
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