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狐假虎威
hú​jiǎ​hǔ​wēi

to bully using others' power

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 狐 hú noun
    fox
    (bound form) fox; an animal often described as cunning, usually referring to the 狐狸 hú​li
  2. 假 jiǎ verb
    to borrow
    (bound form) to borrow; to avail oneself of; to make use of
  3. 虎威 hǔ​wēi
    awe-inspiring prowess
    an imposing or fear-inspiring presence that is as mighty as a tiger