(vulgar) total nonsense; worthless talk or writing

a hot sausage served in a sliced long bun, often with condiments like mustard, sauerkraut, or onions; a loan translation of English "hot dog"

puppy; pup

(derogatory) a person who helps others do bad things; running dog; flunky; stooge

dog meat; also called [[香肉|香肉|xiang1 rou4]]

a dog infected with rabies

To keep or raise a dog as a pet.

a young dog

A dog trained to help hunters track or catch wild animals; also called [[猎犬|獵犬|lie4 quan3]]

A small dog breed with long hair and a face resembling a lion; also used more broadly for a poodle.

black bear; common name for the Asiatic black bear or American black bear

a person who has lost their influence or status; someone in trouble who was previously powerful or malicious

Photographers or reporters who follow famous people to get pictures or stories about their private lives; originally used in Hong Kong to refer to a police surveillance team.

scumbag; scoundrel

To take a dog out for a walk, allowing it to stretch and exercise.

wolfhound; German Shepherd; a generic term for large, fierce dogs that resemble wolves and are often trained for police, military, or herding work

the year of the dog, which is one of the twelve years in the Chinese zodiac cycle

a pack of rogues; a gang of scoundrels; friends who get together to do bad things or waste time

stray or feral dog living in the wild or in urban areas

Ferocious or vicious dog

hired thug or lackey; a person who follows and serves a powerful villain or person in authority

A small breed of dog with long hair and a short face, popular as a pet; also known as [[狮子狗|獅子狗|shi1 zi5 gou3]] or [[巴儿狗|巴兒狗|ba1 r5 gou3]].

literally "heart of a wolf and lungs of a dog"; describes a person who is cruel, savage, or completely lacks a conscience; can also describe someone who is deeply ungrateful

chickens flying and dogs jumping; describes a scene of total chaos, panic, or disarray, often caused by a major disturbance

Literal meaning is "a dog will jump over a wall when cornered"; describes someone who is driven to desperate or extreme action when they find themselves in a hopeless situation.

dog-eat-dog; a dogfight between evil people; used to describe a situation where villains or bad people fight one another and no one wins

(mythology) A legendary beast from Chinese folklore, often described as a white-headed creature shaped like a dog or wildcat; traditionally believed to devour the sun or moon during an eclipse.

To engage in petty theft or stealing; refers to a thief or person of low character.

A predatory freshwater fish found in cold regions of the northern hemisphere, characterized by its long body and sharp teeth.

Worse than a dog or pig; an insult describing someone who is despicable or lower than an animal.

literally meaning a dog cannot stop himself from eating excrement; used to describe a person who is stuck in their ways or unable to change their deep-seated bad habits

(idiom) to hit someone who is already down; to crush a defeated or defenseless enemy without mercy

(idiom) to dress up or pose in a way that doesn't match one's true character or status, often used to mock someone for acting more important or refined than they are

skin of a dog; dog pelt

(idiom) to use a reputable name as a cover for dishonest deeds; to pass off low-quality goods or services as something better; dishonest advertising

a life worth as little as a dog's; a lowly or despicable existence (often used as an insult)

To be cursed at or scolded severely; literally meaning to pour dog's blood over someone's head, which was an ancient practice used to break evil spells.

Any of several carnivorous mammals of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia, typically characterized by powerful jaws and a sloping back.

(idiom) any person of little importance; just about anyone, often used in a dismissive or joking way to refer to people that the speaker does not know or care about

(idiom) to curse or scold someone severely; originally referring to spraying dog blood on a demon's head to break a magic spell, it now describes making someone feel extremely embarrassed by a harsh scolding

to look down on others from a position of snobbery; to treat people with contempt based on their status or appearance

(idiom) describes writing or speech that is nonsensical, trashy, or extremely poorly written

(vulg.) To fall flat on one's face; used to describe the posture of falling forward onto the ground.

a type of plaster used in traditional medicine for treating physical injuries or rheumatism; it is applied directly to the skin to relieve pain

(idiom) to use one's position or the influence of a powerful master to bully or threaten others; literally like a dog acting fierce because of its master's power

A dog kept to guard property or a house.

fur seal; any of several marine mammals with thick fur and flipper-like limbs; also called [[腽肭兽|膃肭獸|wa4 na4 shou4]], [[海熊|海熊|hai3 xiong2]], or [[腽肭|膃肭|wa4 na4]]

Chinese shar-pei dog breed

(idiom) minor skills or deceptive tricks; petty, underhanded behavior