猎人

• Pinyin: liè rén
• Hanzi breakdown: 猎 = 犭 + 巤 (hunt — a dog and its quarry in pursuit); 人 = 人 (person — a standing human figure)

Meaning

Hunter. A person who hunts wild animals, either as a livelihood, a traditional practice, or a sport.

Refers both to traditional subsistence hunters and modern sport hunters. In literature and metaphor, 猎人 often symbolises patience, skill, and a deep knowledge of nature. Can also be used figuratively to describe someone who strategically pursues targets — in business (talent hunters, headhunters) or narrative contexts. Appears widely in folklore, nature writing, and literary fiction.

Examples

1. 这位经验丰富的猎人对山中的地形如数家珍，能够判断出猎物最可能的栖息地点。 This seasoned hunter knows the mountain terrain like the back of his hand and can tell where game is most likely to live.
2. 随着野生动物保护法规的完善，传统猎人逐渐转型为生态保护的参与者和监督者。 As wildlife protection laws have improved, traditional hunters have gradually shifted into participants and monitors of ecological conservation.
3. 民间故事中的猎人往往以机智和勇敢著称，凭借一身本领战胜险恶的山林威胁。 In folk tales, hunters are often known for their wit and bravery, using their skills to overcome the dangers of the wild mountains.

Usage Guide

Context: nature, folklore, rural life, metaphor

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 深山里的老猎人凭借数十年积累的经验，能从细微的踪迹判断野兽的行动规律。(The old hunter in the deep mountains, drawing on decades of accumulated experience, can deduce the movement patterns of wild animals from the faintest of traces.)
• 人力资源顾问有时被称为'猎人'，因为他们专门追踪和锁定顶尖的职场人才。(Human resources consultants are sometimes called 'hunters' because they specialise in tracking and securing top professional talent.)

Don't Say

• 在正式保护生态的语境中美化'猎人'形象 — 在生态保护讨论中，需注意非法狩猎与传统文化猎人的语境区分

Origin & History

猎 (to hunt — pursuing wild animals in their natural habitat) + 人 (person — the human agent performing the action)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal