狐狸

húli

noun #5,900

Measure Word

一只狐狸 zhī

Meanings

1 fox

Characters

fox; raccoon dog

Examples

那只狐狸跑进了树林。

Nà zhī húli pǎo jìn le shùlín.

That fox ran into the woods.

狐狸很聪明。

Húli hěn cōngming.

Foxes are very clever.

Tips

culture

In Chinese folklore, the 狐狸精 (húli jīng, fox spirit) is a mythical creature that can shape-shift into a beautiful woman to seduce men. Calling someone a 狐狸精 means they are seductive or cunning.

Stroke Order

狐 hú

狸 lí