No. 7,287 in Chinese
老虎
Tiger.
In a sentence
老虎在森林中跑来跑去。
The tiger is running back and forth in the forest.
Here, '老虎' (tiger) is used as a noun to specifically refer to the animal, reflecting its literal meaning.
他像老虎一样勇敢。
He is as brave as a tiger.
In this sentence, '老虎' (tiger) symbolizes bravery as an analogy, highlighting its metaphorical usage.
别冒险，那可真是和老虎开玩笑。
Don't take the risk; it's really like joking with a tiger.
Here, '老虎' (tiger) serves as a metaphor for danger, illustrating its figurative meaning in a context implying risk.
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