Qian Pa Lang, Hou Pa Hu (qián pà láng, hòu pà hǔ) means to fear wolves in front and tigers behind, metaphorically describing timidity and excessive apprehension. It is used as an object or clause with a negative connotation.
前怕狼，后怕虎 (qián pà láng, hòu pà hǔ) means to fear wolves in front and tigers behind, metaphorically describing timidity and excessive apprehension. It is used as an object or clause with a negative connotation.
| 成语 | 前怕狼，后怕虎 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻胆小怕事，顾虑太多。 |
| 出处 | 明·冯惟敏《朝天子·感述》：“磊落英雄，清修人物，前怕狼后怕虎。设谋，使毒，只待把忠良妒。” |
| 拼音 | qián pà láng，hòu pà hǔ |
| 拼音码 | qplh |
| 近义词 | 胆小如鼠 |
| 反义词 | 胆大妄为 |
| 用法 | 复句式；作宾语、分句；含贬义 |
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