豺獭
Mandarin
| simpl. | 豺獭 | |
|---|---|---|
| trad. | 豺獺 | |
Etymology
The jackal and otter both have reputations as animals that are fierce and ravenous. They are used as a metaphor for people that are greedy and cruel.
Noun
豺獭 (simplified, Pinyin cháitǎ, traditional 豺獺)
References
- (Can we date this quote?) Guanzhong Luo, Annotated Romance of the Three Kingdoms/Chapter 13, page 161, note 7 (in Mandarin), ISBN 957911305X: