The literal meaning of "Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains and leaning towards Hushan" means: knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, you still go to the mountains and forests.

The original meaning of "Knowing that there are tigers in the mountain and leaning towards the tiger mountain" is: knowing clearly that it is very difficult to do this thing, but still not giving up and facing the difficulties. It describes people who are brave, not afraid of difficulties, perseverant and Have a persevering determination

In the 23rd chapter of "Water Margin", Wu Song was visiting his brother on the way to Jingyanggang. He staggered forward after drinking and saw a writing on a tree. "The tigers in Jingyanggang have recently injured people, but if there are passing merchants, they should form a group to cross the hill, so don't make any mistakes." "

Wu Song thought it was the store owner who was scaring people, so he continued walking forward. When the sun was about to set, Wu Song came to a ruined temple and saw a government notice posted on the temple door. After Wu Song read it, he Knowing that there is a tiger in the mountain, he was afraid of being laughed at if he returned to the hotel later, so he continued to move forward. This is "knowing that there is a tiger in the mountain and preferring to go to the tiger mountain". The description here highlights Wu Song's bravery.