zhǎo​yá

claws and teeth

  • created sense approved 爪牙 · zhǎo​yá · claws and teeth

    爪牙

    zhǎo​yá

    claws and teeth

    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。

    noun

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  • created sense approved 爪牙 · zhǎo​yá · henchman

    爪牙

    zhǎo​yá

    henchman

    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。

    noun

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