(è) - A large pig & refers to a big, hefty pig in ancient

Tone 4

è | 12 strokes | radical:

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A large pig;

refers to a big, hefty pig in ancient Chinese texts.

A large pigrefers to a big, hefty pig in ancient

Usage highlights

large pig豟猪肥豟豟畜巨豟豟豕

Synonyms

  • pig (general term)
  • pig (classical term)
  • piglet; pork

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer raised a large pig (豟) for the festival.
  • Ancient texts mention the 豟 as a substantial animal.
  • In classical literature, 豟 denotes pigs of considerable size.

Collocations

  • large pig()
  • large pig(豟猪)
  • fat large pig(肥豟)
  • large pig livestock(豟畜)
  • huge pig(巨豟)
  • large pig(豟豕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 豟 is an archaic character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • It specifically refers to pigs of large size, reflecting the importance of livestock in ancient agrarian society.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese, appearing mainly in historical or specialized contexts.

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