yeah,lion 狮子,if we describe a person like a lion,it means he is very ambitious and arrogant.

Hi , 狮子 shi1zi = lion 猊 ni = wild beast ( could be lion as well)

狮子 a kind fo animal, as you know. if you mean implication: a king;having or showing lofty dignity or nobility; stately. and other positive meaning.

Sinbad.... the animal in this cartoon

百兽之王, king of all animals.