小老虎

xiǎolǎohǔ

idiom

Meanings

队里来了几个小老虎，干活特别起劲。

Duìlǐ lái le jǐ gè xiǎolǎohǔ, gànhuó tèbié qǐjìn.

A few young firebrands joined the team and they work with real energy.

这帮小老虎上了球场，谁都挡不住。

Zhè bāng xiǎolǎohǔ shàng le qiúchǎng, shéi dōu dǎng buzhù.

Once these young tigers get on the court, nobody can stop them.

usage

A fond, admiring tag for young people who are bold and full of energy. Praise, not criticism — think 'young tiger' the way English says 'young lion.'

小 xiǎo

老 lǎo

虎 hǔ