Definition
虎视眈眈 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to glare at someone or something with evil intentions, like a tiger watching its prey.' It is used to describe a menacing, covetous stare, often implying that the person is waiting for an opportunity to take something or harm someone. You cannot split or modify the phrase — it always appears in this full form.
idiom
to glare with hostile or covetous intentto eye something fiercely and eagerly
Examples
- 虎视眈眈，。Dírén duì wǒmen hǔ shì dān dān, wǒmen bìxū tígāo jǐngtì.The enemy is glowering at us; we must increase our vigilance.
- 虎视眈眈，。Tā duì nà kuài jīn biǎo hǔ shì dān dān, yǎnshén lǐ quán shì tānlán.He was eyeing that gold watch covetously, his gaze full of greed.
- 虎视眈眈。Nà jiā gōngsī yìzhí duì wǒmen de shìchǎng fèné hǔ shì dān dān.That company has been eying our market share with predatory intent.
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