老虎 (lǎohǔ) — how to say "tiger" in Chinese

Measure word: 只 (zhī)

老虎

Tiger

Radicals / Keys

Old

#125 · lǎo · 6 strokes

Tiger

#141 · · 6 strokes

Examples

在森林里,老虎是一种非常厉害的动物,几乎没有其他动物敢靠近它。

In the forest, the tiger is a very formidable animal, almost no other animals dare to approach it.

动物园里有老虎

There are tigers in the zoo.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "tiger" in Chinese?

"tiger" in Chinese is 老虎 (lǎohǔ).

What does 老虎 mean in English?

老虎 (lǎohǔ) means "Tiger".

How is 老虎 pronounced?

It is pronounced lǎohǔ (written as laohu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "tiger" in Chinese characters?

It is written 老虎.

What HSK level is 老虎?

老虎 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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