狮 (shī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 狮 (shī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狮 (shī) means "lion". with 9 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狮 stroke by stroke?

狮 has 9 strokes. The radical is 犭. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 狮 and 状?

狮 (shī) and 状 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 狮?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 犭. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 狮?

Common words containing 狮 include: 狮子 (shī zi) — lion; 舞狮 (wǔ shī) — Lion dance; 石狮子 (shí shī zi) — stone lion.

How to Write 狮

The character 狮 (shī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

狮 is pronounced shī in Mandarin Chinese. It means lion.

Common Words with 狮

狮子 shī zi

lion

舞狮 wǔ shī

Lion dance

石狮子 shí shī zi

stone lion

Example Sentences

狮子是草原之王。

shī zi shì cǎo yuán zhī wáng

The lion is the king of the savanna.

过年时有舞狮表演。

guò nián shí yǒu wǔ shī biǎo yǎn

There are lion dance performances during the New Year.

门口有一对石狮子。

mén kǒu yǒu yī duì shí shī zi

There is a pair of stone lions at the entrance.

Similar Characters

状 zhuàng

犹 yóu

犾 yín

Practice Writing 狮 (shī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狮

What does 狮 (shī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狮 and 状?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狮?

What common words use 狮?

How to Write 狮 (shī)