小老虎

xiǎolǎohǔ
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 a young firebrand
  2. 2 a lively, high-spirited youngster
  3. 3 little tiger

Examples

HSK 5
Zhè bāng xiǎolǎohǔ shàng le qiúchǎng, shéi dōu dǎng buzhù.
Once these young tigers get on the court, nobody can stop them.
HSK 7-9
Duìlǐ lái le jǐ gè xiǎolǎohǔ, gànhuó tèbié qǐjìn.
A few young firebrands joined the team and they work with real energy.

Tips

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.'

Stroke Order

xiǎo
lǎo