狮子吼 — “A powerful and authoritative declaration or speech”
狮子吼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a powerful and authoritative declaration or speech”. Often referring to a profound warning or teaching that awakens and enlightens, much like the awe-inspiring roar of a lion. Literally, “lion's roar”.
狮子吼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
狮子吼 Character Breakdown
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What does 狮子吼 mean?
狮子吼 (shī zǐ hǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a powerful and authoritative declaration or speech”.
How do you pronounce 狮子吼?
狮子吼 is pronounced shī zǐ hǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 狮子吼 literally mean?
Literally, 狮子吼 means “lion's roar”. It is used to mean “a powerful and authoritative declaration or speech”.
What is the Chinese definition of 狮子吼?
佛教徒比喻佛祖讲经，如雷震天地