爪牙

zhǎo yá

Dictionary entry

pawn

What does 爪牙 mean?

爪牙 (zhǎo yá) has the following dictionary meaning.

1pawn

2lackey

3accomplice (in crime)

4collaborator

5henchman

6claws and teeth

Character breakdown

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爪zhǎofoot of a bird or animal · paw 牙yátooth · ivory

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How to pronounce 爪牙

爪牙

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