彪
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Meaning: tiger stripes; ornate and brightly colored; young tiger; strong; stalwart
💡 Think of a bold tiger with striking stripes – that's 彪 (biāo).
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Character Story & Explanation
At a Beijing sports meet, a commentator shouts '真彪悍' (truly fierce) as a young athlete breaks a record. The character 彪 (biāo) originally depicted a tiger with stripes, symbolizing strength and ferocity. Today, it describes someone or something as bold, robust, and striking, often in a positive sense of being outstandingly powerful.
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