气食牛

氣食牛
qìshíniú
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 the swaggering spirit of youth
  2. 2 vigor enough to swallow an ox whole

Examples

Shàonián zhèng shì qìshíniú de niánjì, gǎn xiǎng gǎn gàn.
Youth is exactly the age of ox-swallowing spirit, ready to dream big and act boldly.
Tā suī niánqīng, què yǒu qìshíniú de pòlì.
Though he's young, he has the bold, ox-swallowing vigor of a real doer.

Tips

history
From (Shizi, Warring States text): 成文 — 'tiger and leopard cubs, before their markings come in, already have the spirit to devour an ox.' The phrase praises youthful boldness and raw ambition.

Stroke Order

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