<p>It is actually written as "初生牛犊不怕虎”，it is sometimes used to describe a person not afraid of an strong enemy because he/she is a novice or beginner. Not very often, but is is commonly used.</p>

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2015-12-14T02:30:31.003Z
It can also be 初生牛犢不畏虎.
Vibius
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2015-12-25T03:53:51.147Z
@SamChoi U r welcome
我爱中文
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<p>I would like to know what the following Chinese expression means.</p>

<p>犊不畏虎。</p>

<p>I know what it literally means by deciphering the meanings of individual Chinese characters, that a calf is not afraid of a tiger, but what does it "imply" exactly?</p>

<p>How would this expression be used?</p>

<p>Is the expression above used frequently in modern times, or is it an outdated expression?</p>

<p>Are there other equivalent expressions in Chinese?</p>

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2015-12-14T01:47:35.487Z
cf。recent news story 东北虎与山羊成亲密好友  e.g.http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4184507225
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2015-12-15T01:37:09.060Z
@user6065 Thank you! This is a great article.
Sam
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What does "犊不畏虎" mean?
# What does "犊不畏虎" mean?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-12-13)

I would like to know what the following Chinese expression means.

犊不畏虎。

I know what it literally means by deciphering the meanings of individual Chinese characters, that a calf is not afraid of a tiger, but what does it "imply" exactly?

How would this expression be used?

Is the expression above used frequently in modern times, or is it an outdated expression?

Are there other equivalent expressions in Chinese?

**Tags:** idioms

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: cf。recent news story 东北虎与山羊成亲密好友  e.g.http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4184507225  
> **username_0**: @username_1 Thank you! This is a great article.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-12-13. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

It is actually written as "初生牛犊不怕虎”，it is sometimes used to describe a person not afraid of an strong enemy because he/she is a novice or beginner. Not very often, but is is commonly used.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: It can also be 初生牛犢不畏虎.  
> **username_2**: @SamChoi U r welcome  

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