Literal meaning: “Tiger head, snake tail.”
Real meaning: When someone begins with lots of excitement, but doesn’t follow through. Used to describe projects, plans, or even people!
🗣️ Words to Know:
虎 (hǔ) = tiger
头 (tóu) = head
蛇 (shé) = snake
尾 (wěi) = tail
青蛙 (qīng wā) = frog
种子 (zhǒng zi) = seed
睡觉 (shuì jiào) = to sleep
Let me know what you think — or send me a 成语 you want to learn next! Stay tuned for the next episode which is a question about the zodiac animals from Ada.
Thanks for growing with me 🌱
– 辛阿姨 | Xin Ayi
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