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What animal is the "chong" in "wolf, chong, tiger, leopard"? Common knowledge about fierce beasts in old rural sayings
"Wolf, chong, tiger, leopard" was a general term in ancient times for fierce wild beasts. The "chong" here is not an insect, but refers to venomous snakes and pythons; in many dialects, snakes are simply called "changchong". This article explains clearly what animal each of the four characters refers to, and includes practical reminders for preventing animal and snake encounters when working in the fields in rural areas.