Chinese word

狮子

Pronunciation

Pinyinshī zi

Meaning

  • nounlion

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.

Illustration for 狮子 (lion)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A formidable predator known for physical power, hunting skill, and an imposing presence.

Common phrases

  • 一只狮子yì zhī shī zi

    a lion

  • 狮子的吼声shī zi de hǒu shēng

    a lion's roar

Similar words

老虎láo hǔ: A strong, large wild cat marked with dark stripes.
豹bào: A spotted wild cat known for running quickly.
猫māo: A small cat with soft fur that people often keep at home.

Definition in Chinese

一种大型猫科掠食动物，体型高大有力，以捕食为主，常作为动物园展出并在文化中象征力量与威严。yì zhǒng dà xíng māo kē lüè shí dòng wù tǐ xíng gāo dà yǒu lì yǐ bǔ shí wéi zhǔ cháng zuò wéi dòng wù yuán zhǎn chū bìng zài wén huà zhōng xiàng zhēng lì liàng yǔ wēi yán

Word origin

狮子 (shīzi, "lion") contains 狮 (shī, "lion") plus 子 (zi, "child; noun-forming suffix"), which helps form the standard disyllabic name for this animal.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Related words

  • 狮子座shī zi zuòLeonoun
  • 狮子王shī zi wángThe Lion Kingnoun

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