This is the 8310th most frequent Chinese word.
lion
The Chinese word for "lion" (狮子, shīzi) refers to a large wild animal of the cat family with a mane, known as the "king of the jungle."
[狮子: lion] The word '狮子' represents the animal 'lion' in its literal sense.
狮子是草原上的王者。
The lion is the king of the savanna.
[狮子: lion] Here, '狮子' is used metaphorically to describe bravery and dominance.
他在比赛中表现得像一头狮子。
He performed like a lion during the competition.
[狮子: lion] In this case, '狮子' refers to sculptural representations of lions at the gate.