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狮 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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狮 Stroke Order — How to Write 狮

Stroke Order

狮 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 犭, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

狮 Radical and Character Components

Components:犭师

狮 is a phono-semantic compound: 犭 (animal) carries the meaning, while 师 indicates the sound.

Radical: 犭 + 6 more strokes

狮 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • shī

Meanings of 狮 in Chinese

1

shī狮

A large carnivorous mammal of the cat family, Panthera leo, native to Africa and India, where the male is known for its distinctive mane. In this context, it refers to the animal itself or its representation in a traditional performance.
春节期间,广场上会有精彩的狮子舞表演。
During the Spring Festival, there will be wonderful lion dance performances in the square.

Common Words and Phrases with 狮

1
shī狮hǔ虎dāng当dào道
A dangerous obstacle, often exaggerated or fabricated as an excuse for inaction; literally 'lions and tigers in the way'.
他总是把一点小问题夸大成狮虎当道，就为了逃避责任。
He always exaggerates minor issues into a 'lions and tigers blocking the way' scenario, simply to avoid taking responsibility.
2
shī狮wǔ舞
Lion dance is a traditional Chinese folk dance performed by two people in a lion costume, mimicking a lion's movements, often with acrobatic elements.
春节期间，人们通常会观看精彩的狮舞表演，以庆祝新年的到来。
During the Spring Festival, people usually watch wonderful lion dance performances to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
3
shī狮zi子bí鼻
A pug nose, characterized by a slightly concave bridge and flat nostrils.
她有一个可爱的狮子鼻，这让她看起来更加独特。
She has a cute lion's nose, which makes her look even more distinctive.
4
shī狮zi子bó搏tù兔
To exert full effort and seriousness even when dealing with a seemingly small or easy task, as a lion would when hunting a rabbit.
即使面对一个看似简单的项目，他总是本着“狮子搏兔”的精神，投入百分之百的精力去完成，确保每一个细节都完美无瑕。
Even when faced with a seemingly simple project, he always approaches it with the spirit of 'a lion using its full strength to catch a rabbit,' dedicating 100% of his energy to ensure every detail is flawless.
5
shī狮zī子dà大kāi开kǒu口
To make exorbitant demands or ask for an excessively high price; to talk big or boast.
这家餐厅的菜品价格真是狮子大开口，一道普通的家常菜居然要价几百块。
The prices at this restaurant are truly exorbitant; a simple home-style dish surprisingly costs several hundred yuan.
6
shī狮zi子tóu头
Shīzitóu (literally "lion's head") is a large meatball made from minced or ground pork, often served with vegetables.
这道狮子头是上海菜的经典，味道鲜美，肉质软糯。
This Lion's Head Meatball dish is a classic Shanghai cuisine, delicious with tender meat.
7
shī狮zi子wǔ舞
A popular Chinese folk dance, usually performed by two people in a lion costume, with another person enticing the 'lion' with an embroidered ball.
春节期间，社区广场上表演了一场精彩的狮子舞，吸引了许多观众。
During the Spring Festival, a wonderful lion dance was performed in the community square, attracting many spectators.

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Questions about 狮

What does 狮 mean in Chinese?

狮 (shī) means “A large carnivorous mammal of the cat family, Panthera leo, native to Africa and India, where the male is known for its distinctive mane. In this context, it refers to the animal itself or its representation in a traditional performance” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 狮?

狮 is pronounced shī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 狮 have?

狮 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 狮?

狮 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 犭. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 狮?

The radical of 狮 is 犭, and 狮 is a phono-semantic compound.