zhǎo​yá

claws and teeth

Senses

爪牙 zhǎo​yá claws and teeth

noun · the literal claws and teeth of an animal, or metaphorically, one's weapons of defense or offense

猛兽利用锋利的爪牙捕捉猎物。

爪牙 zhǎo​yá henchman

noun · a person used by another to perform unpleasant or criminal tasks; a lackey or accomplice

他是那个恶霸的爪牙,帮着干了不少坏事。

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