Definition
豺狼 literally refers to jackals and wolves, but in Chinese it is commonly used as a metaphor for cruel and evil people. When describing someone or a group as 豺狼, it emphasizes their predatory, merciless, and ruthless nature.
n.
jackals and wolves(figurative) cruel and evil people
Examples
- 豺狼。chái láng shì sēnlín lǐ wēixiǎn de dòngwù.Jackals and wolves are dangerous animals in the forest.
- 豺狼。Nàxiē huàirén jiù xiàng yì qún chái láng.Those bad people are like a pack of jackals and wolves.
- 豺狼。Tā kàn rén de yǎnshén xiàng chái láng yíyàng xiōnghěn.His eyes when he looks at people are as fierce and cruel as jackals and wolves.
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