豬 (zhū) - Pig — a domesticated mammal raised for meat & also used metaphorically for someone who is lazy,

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豬 · zhū

Pig — a domesticated mammal raised for meat;

also used metaphorically for someone who is lazy, greedy, or dirty.

Pig — a domesticated mammal raised for meatalso used metaphorically for someone who is lazy,

Usage highlights

PigPorkPigstyWild boarPigletPig farming

Synonyms

  • 豕— archaic term for pig
  • 豚— young pig or pork

Antonyms

  • 龙— dragon (noble vs. humble animal)
  • 凤— phoenix (majestic vs. common animal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We raise pigs on our farm (养猪).
  • Pork is a popular meat (猪肉).
  • The pigsty needs cleaning (猪圈).
  • He eats like a pig (像猪一样吃).

Collocations

  • Pig(猪)
  • Pork(猪肉)
  • Pigsty(猪圈)
  • Wild boar(野猪)
  • Piglet(小猪)
  • Pig farming(养猪)

Idioms

  • A pig looking in the mirror — still a pig(猪八戒照镜子——里外不是人)
  • A dead pig isn't afraid of boiling water(死猪不怕开水烫)
  • A dragon's head but a snake's tail(虎头蛇尾, sometimes used with pig imagery)
  • Pig teammates — incompetent companions(猪队友)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese zodiac, the Pig is the 12th animal, associated with honesty, simplicity, and wealth.
  • Traditionally considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity due to its role in agriculture.
  • Often used in insults to describe someone as lazy, greedy, or stupid.
  • The Year of the Pig is considered fortunate for wealth accumulation.

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