sher
sher — noun
1. the word used in classical South Asian poetry to name a large feline predator, s
the word used in classical South Asian poetry to name a large feline predator, such as a lion or a tiger, often as a symbol of strength and royalty
In the old poem, the warrior was compared to a sher, fearless and strong.
literary simile: compared to a sher
Nora read aloud from the epic, her voice rising when she reached the word 'sher'.
The ancient tapestry showed a sher in mid-leap, its claws extended toward a deer.
Constanza's favourite couplet describes a sher guarding its cubs at dawn.
Erik showed the class an old painting of a sher, its golden mane flowing in the wind.
文法句型
a sher
the sher
用法筆記
This sense is confined to poetic or elevated prose contexts, particularly within Urdu and Hindi literary traditions. It does not appear in everyday spoken English.
常見錯誤
2. someone who is praised for showing great bravery or strength of character, liken
someone who is praised for showing great bravery or strength of character, likened to a lion or tiger; the term is common in South Asian communities as a compliment
After Apinya rescued a child from the burning building, the neighbours called her a sher.
grammar pattern: call + [person] + a sher
Yan's grandmother used to say that a true sher never backs down from a challenge.
collocation: true sher
When Layla stood up to the armed robber, everyone agreed she was a real sher.
The village elders honoured Bilal by calling him a sher for his years of community service.
Jude earned the title of sher after leading his team through the mountain storm safely.
- coward
the opposite in terms of bravery
文法句型
call [someone] a sher
a real sher
用法筆記
Used as a term of high praise within South Asian cultural contexts. The person being praised is called a sher by others; it is not typically used as a self-description.