Definition
雄狮 literally means 'male lion', but it is also used figuratively to describe a person who is powerful, dominant, or majestic in character — especially in competitive fields like business or politics. You can use it to compliment someone's strength or leadership.
n.
male lion (literally)a powerful or majestic person (figuratively)
Examples
- 雄狮，。Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu yì tóu xióng shī, fēicháng wēifēng.There is a male lion in the zoo, very majestic.
- 雄狮，。Tā zài shāngjiè xiàng yì tóu xióng shī, wú rén gǎn tiǎozhàn tā de dìwèi.In the business world he is like a male lion — no one dares to challenge his position.
- 雄狮。Nà wèi jiāngjūn bèi chēng wéi zhànchǎng shàng de xióng shī.That general is called a male lion on the battlefield.
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