爪牙 zhǎoyá claws and teeth Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 爪牙吏 zhǎoyálì tyrant's henchman An official who serves as the tool of a tyrannical ruler; a government agent who uses their position to bully or oppress others.爪牙官 zhǎoyáguān military guard (archaic) a military officer or bodyguard tasked with protecting the state or a high official.