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lion in Chinese

lion in Chinese is 狮子, 獅子, 狮 — lion means a large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.

lion in Chinese

狮子
noun
Pronounced: shī zi
(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be done cooperatively.
獅子
noun
Pronounced: shī zi
(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be done cooperatively.
狮子
noun
Pronounced: shī zi
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
獅子
noun
Pronounced: shī zi
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
noun
Pronounced: shī
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
狮子
noun
Pronounced: shī zi
A person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.

What does "lion" mean?

  1. noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
    "The lion roared from the top of the rock."
  2. noun A person admired for courage, strength, or ferocity, or a celebrity attracting great attention.
    "He fought like a lion to defend his family."

lion in a sentence

  • The lion roared from the top of the rock.
  • A pride of lions rested in the shade.
  • He fought like a lion to defend his family.
  • The visiting author was treated as the lion of the literary party.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lion" in Chinese?

"lion" in Chinese is 狮子, 獅子, 狮. lion means: A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.

How do you pronounce 狮子?

"lion" in Chinese is 狮子, pronounced "shī zi".

How do you use "lion" in a sentence?

Example: "The lion roared from the top of the rock." In Chinese, "lion" is 狮子, 獅子, 狮.

Are there other ways to say "lion" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "lion": 狮子, 獅子, 狮.

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