🎙 CantonBee Podcast — Episode 6

Lion Rock Spirit｜獅子山精神：Why Hongkongers Never Give Up 🇭🇰

In this episode, Bee & Gee dive into 獅子山精神 si1 zi2 saan1 zing1 san4 — the iconic Hong Kong “Lion Rock Spirit.”

We explore what makes Hongkongers so strong, hardworking, and supportive of each other, even when life gets tough.

You’ll learn useful Cantonese vocabulary and phrases such as:

• 獅子山精神 si1 zi2 saan1 zing1 san4 — Lion Rock Spirit; HK’s never-give-up attitude

• 勤力 kan4 lik6 — hardworking

• 好捱得 hou2 ngaai4 dak1 — tough; able to endure hardship

• 唔怕辛苦 m4 paa3 san1 fu2 — not afraid of challenges

• 唔會輕易放棄 m4 wui5 hing1 ji6 fong3 hei3 — not giving up easily

• 打逆境波 daa2 jik6 ging2 bo1 — fight through adversity

• 靈活變通 ling4 wut6 bin3 tung1 — flexible and adaptable

• 互相幫助 wu6 soeng1 bong1 zo6 — help each other

• 加油 gaa1 jau2 — keep going / you can do it

• 唔好放棄 m4 hou2 fong3 hei3 — don’t give up

• 好捱得 hou2 ngaai4 dak1 — very resilient (repeated to emphasise meaning)

Bee & Gee also share personal stories about growing up in Hong Kong, cultural values, and how these phrases reflect the unique Hongkonger spirit.

💛 If you’re learning Cantonese or love Hong Kong culture, this episode is perfect for you!