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狐狸
húli
Description
狐狸是一种野生动物，长得有点像狗，有长长的尾巴。
A 狐狸 is a wild animal that looks a bit like a dog and has a long tail.
在很多故事里，狐狸很聪明，也常常代表狡猾的人。
In many stories, a 狐狸 is very clever and often represents a cunning person.
Meanings
狐狸húli
fox (the animal)
我在山里看到一只狐狸。
I saw a fox in the mountains.
狐狸húli
cunning or sly person
他是个老狐狸，别相信他。
He is a sly old fox; don't trust him.
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Notes
- Etymology
狐 and 狸 both refer to fox-like animals; combined into one common word.
- Nuance
calling someone 老狐狸 or 狐狸 implies they are crafty and hard to trust.
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