je5 zyu1野豬野猪
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Yaleyéh jyū
Definition
Wild boar; a medium-sized omnivorous mammal with a stout body, dark coarse hair, and sharp tusks.
colloquialanimals
How it's used
Wild boars are a common sight in the hilly areas of Hong Kong, often appearing in news reports when they wander into residential neighborhoods. While they are technically animals, the term is frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone who is particularly aggressive, clumsy, or physically imposing.
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