HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
狮 — lion
- Reading
- shī
- Meaning
- lion
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
狮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shī and it means lion. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
狮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 狮子 (lion).
Chinese words containing 狮
Frequently asked questions
What does 狮 mean in Chinese?
狮 means lion in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 狮 read?
狮 is read shī. Reading it inside real words — 狮子 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 狮 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 狮 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 狮 in a word?
A common word containing 狮 is 狮子 (shī zi) — "lion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 狮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 狮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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