lung4 pun4 fu2 geoi3龍蟠虎踞龙蟠虎踞
Jyutpinglung4 pun4 fu2 geoi3
Yalelùhng pùhn fú geui
Definition
A terrain of strategic importance, often described as a dragon coiling and a tiger crouching.
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How it's used
Describes a landscape that is both grand and strategically advantageous, often invoking the imagery of a coiled dragon and a crouching tiger. It is frequently used in literary or descriptive contexts to praise the natural fortification of a location. While it sounds quite formal, it is still understood and used in casual conversation when someone wants to sound particularly dramatic about a view.
Examples
The terrain here is strategically imposing, making it easy to defend and hard to attack.
Related words
Common phrases
the terrain is strategically imposing
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