si1 zi2獅子狮子
Jyutpingsi1 zi2
Yalesī jí
Definition
Lion; a large feline mammal living in Africa and Asia.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal animal, this term is frequently used in cultural contexts like the traditional lion dance performed during festivals. It is common to hear people refer to the dance as 舞獅, which is a staple of celebrations. The term carries an aura of strength and majesty, often associated with leadership or bravery.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The lion in the zoo is huge.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
