狼吞虎咽

狼吞虎咽狼吞虎嚥 láng tūn yàn ㄌㄤˊ ㄊㄨㄣ ㄏㄨˇ ㄧㄢˋ long4 tan1 fu2 jin3

  • to wolf down one's food (idiom); to devour ravenously
  • to gorge oneself

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 狼 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他狼吞虎咽地吃了一顿。 He devoured his meal.
  • 别狼吞虎咽的。你最好细嚼慢咽地吃。 Stop inhaling your food. You should eat a little slower.

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