龙潭虎穴

Traditional (Taiwan): 龍潭虎穴

lóngtánhǔxué ㄌㄨㄥˊ ㄊㄢˊ ㄏㄨˇ ㄒㄩㄝˊ

    • dragon's pool and tiger's den (idiom)

      lit.

    • dangerous place hostile territory

      fig.

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Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

Telling them apart

龙潭虎穴 describes a place that is extremely dangerous and menacing, like the lair of a dragon or tiger. 刀山火海 stresses extreme hardship and peril, often as something one is willing to face.

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