狮子

獅子

shīzi

noun HSK 7 #4,512

Measure Word

一只狮子 zhī

Meanings

1 lion

Characters

suffix (noun marker)

Examples

狮子是百兽之王。

Shīzi shì bǎishòu zhī wáng.

The lion is the king of all beasts.

动物园里有两只狮子。

Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu liǎng zhī shīzi.

There are two lions in the zoo.

Tips

culture

Stone lion statues (石狮子) guard the entrances of traditional Chinese buildings, temples, and palaces. They symbolize protection and power.

Stroke Order

狮 shī

子 zǐ