leonine in Chinese
leonine in Chinese is 狮子 — leonine means of or resembling a lion, or having qualities typical of a lion.
leonine in Chinese
狮子
Pronounced: shī zi
(pathology) Of a facies: resembling those of a lion as a result of some disease, especially a form of leprosy which causes leontiasis; also, of leprosy: causing a lionlike facies.
What does "leonine" mean?
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adjective Of or resembling a lion, or having qualities typical of a lion.
"He had a leonine mane of grey hair swept back from his face."
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leonine in a sentence
- He had a leonine mane of grey hair swept back from his face.
- The actor's leonine stare made him perfect for the role of the king.
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What is "leonine" in Chinese?
"leonine" in Chinese is 狮子. leonine means: Of or resembling a lion, or having qualities typical of a lion.
How do you pronounce 狮子?
"leonine" in Chinese is 狮子, pronounced "shī zi".
How do you use "leonine" in a sentence?
Example: "He had a leonine mane of grey hair swept back from his face." In Chinese, "leonine" is 狮子.
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