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Vol 3.10 🦁 狮子山 | Shī zi shān
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狮子山

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Lion Rock

Spirit of Resilience
狮子山 - Lion Rock

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Cultural Context

'狮子山', or Lion Rock, is more than just a famous peak overlooking Kowloon; it's a powerful cultural symbol. It represents the 'Lion Rock Spirit' ('狮子山精神'), which embodies the resilience, determination, and can-do attitude of the Hong Kong people, particularly the generation that built the city's prosperity through hard work in the post-war decades. This idea was popularized by a 1970s TV series called 'Below the Lion Rock'. For learners, knowing this term provides insight into the local psyche and a core part of Hong Kong's cultural identity. It’s a reference you might hear when people talk about overcoming adversity or celebrating the city's enduring spirit.

Example Sentences

1

周末我们去爬狮子山

Zhōu mò wǒ men qù pá shī zi shān.

We are hiking Lion Rock this weekend.

2

狮子山下是香港精神。

Shī zi shān xià shì xiāng gǎng jīng shén.

'Below the Lion Rock' is the Hong Kong spirit.

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