English–Chinese
“lion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshī zi
Example
动物园里有一只狮子。dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu yì zhī shī zi
There is a lion at the zoo.
How to say “lion” in Chinese
“Lion” in Chinese is 狮子 (shī zi).
A formidable predator known for physical power, hunting skill, and an imposing presence.
Example sentences with 狮子
草原上突然传来狮子的吼声。cǎo yuán shàng tū rán chuán lái shī zi de hǒu shēng
A lion's roar suddenly came from the grassland.
Tips for using 狮子
- The word does not change for plural meaning in Chinese, so quantity comes from context or from a number and classifier instead of an English-style plural ending.