zhǎo​yá

claws and teeth

  • created sense approved 爪牙 · zhǎo​yá · claws and teeth — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    爪牙

    zhǎo​yá

    claws and teeth

    the talons and fangs of animals

    爪 (literal) → 爪 · zhǎo · claw 牙 (literal) → 牙 · yá · tooth

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  • created sense approved 爪牙 · zhǎo​yá · lackey — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    爪牙

    zhǎo​yá

    lackey

    a person who works for a powerful or evil figure to help them do bad things; a henchman, accomplice, or collaborator

    爪 (literal) → 爪 · zhǎo · claw 牙 (literal) → 牙 · yá · tooth

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  • created sense approved 爪牙 · zhǎo​yá · brave soldier — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    爪牙

    zhǎo​yá

    brave soldier

    (archaic) a metaphor for a brave warrior or a trusted guardian who protects their leader

    爪 (literal) → 爪 · zhǎo · claw 牙 (literal) → 牙 · yá · tooth

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