describes being in a difficult or embarrassing situation; helpless; in a sorry state or mess

lecher; sexual predator; a man who aggressively pursues or harasses women, often used to refer to a molester or pervert

The brightest star in the night sky, located in the constellation [[大犬座|大犬座|da4 quan3 zuo4]]; traditionally viewed as a symbol of greed, theft, or invaders.

in a mess; scattered about; in complete disorder

to have a bad reputation; to be in bad odor; to have a messy or ruined reputation (often erroneously written as [[声名狼籍|聲名狼籍|sheng1 ming2 lang2 ji2]])

jackals and wolves; predatory and vicious wild animals

small yellowish-brown carnivorous mammal known for releasing a foul odor for defense and preying on rodents and poultry

to devour food ravenously like a wolf and a tiger; to bolt food; gorging

the teeth of a wolf

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

An autoimmune disease characterized by butterfly-shaped reddish rashes on the face, fever, fatigue, and joint pain; most common in young women.

in a difficult, embarrassing, or desperate situation; stuck in a dilemma

the big bad wolf; a wicked or predatory person

a smoke signal used in ancient times as a military warning; traditionally believed to be produced by burning wolf dung

tigers and wolves; (metaphorically) cruel and ruthless people such as bandits or robbers

a skin disease caused by the tuberculosis bacterium, typically affecting the face and characterized by dark red nodules and ulcers that leave scars

(idiom) to work hand in glove with someone for nefarious purposes; to conspire together to commit a crime or do evil

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

An ancient Chinese weapon consisting of a long wooden handle with a thick head studded with iron nails or spikes; mace.

to wail like ghosts and howl like wolves; used to describe loud, piercing, and ear-splitting cries or screams

an ungrateful person who shows no thanks or even turns against their benefactors; a thankless wretch

literally "like wolves and tigers"; describes people who are ruthless, bestial, or predatory in their behavior

Literally "to lead a wolf into the house"; refers to bringing an enemy or a dangerous person into one's inner circle, thereby inviting disaster.

The ambition of wild wolves; used to describe a cruel person with wild ambition or rapacious designs whose evil nature is hard to change.

wolverine; a stocky, powerful carnivore found in northern forests

A mountain range in western Inner Mongolia, forming the westernmost part of the [[阴山|陰山|yin1 shan1]] range; rich in minerals like copper, lead, and zinc.

A human child who has lived away from human contact from a very young age and was instead raised by wolves; often characterized by low intelligence and wolf-like behavior.

(idiom) signal fires rising from all sides; describes a situation where war breaks out everywhere and society is in turmoil

howl of a wolf; to howl like a wolf; to ululate

cups and dishes scattered in complete disorder; describes the cluttered remains of a table after a feast or drinking party

A writing brush made from the hair of a Siberian weasel; its bristles are relatively stiff and elastic compared to other brush types.

lit. jackals, wolves, tigers and panthers; fig. cruel or wicked people

to fear the wolf in front and the tiger behind; used to describe someone who is filled with over-cautious or needless fears

An ungrateful person who repays kindness with evil; based on a story from the Ming dynasty about a wolf that attempted to eat the man who saved its life.

Like the wolf runs and the wild boar rushes; describes crowds of evil-doers milling around or people fleeing in a state of panic and confusion.

brutal; cruel; heartless; savage

ravenous wolves block the way; a metaphor for when greedy and cruel people hold positions of power or control the government

rapacious and ruthless; used to describe a person who is as cruel and vicious as a jackal or a wolf

to flee or tear about like wild beasts; describes fleeing in a panicked or disorderly way, or the violent rampaging of villains.

(idiom) wolves, snakes, tigers, and leopards; various kinds of dangerous wild animals

to wail like ghosts and howl like wolves; describes a heartrending or terrifying sound; often used as an idiom

insatiably greedy; avaricious; having a greedy nature like a wolf

(idiom) ravenous wolves block the path; used to describe greedy and cruel people holding power or a vicious tyranny ruling the land

the constellation Lupus

A Ming dynasty fable by [[马中锡|馬中錫|ma3 zhong1 xi1]] about the scholar [[东郭先生|東郭先生|dong1 guo1 xian1 sheng5]] and an ungrateful wolf who attempts to eat his rescuer; used to describe those who return kindness with betrayal.

systemic lupus erythematosus; also known as SLE

To be full of fears and hesitation; to be afraid of every possible consequence. Literally 'to fear wolves in front and tigers behind'.

To beat a tiger at the front door only to have a wolf enter from the back; facing constant new problems as soon as old ones are solved.

to drive a tiger from the front door only to have a wolf enter from the back; figuratively describes getting rid of one threat only to be immediately faced with another