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Definition
Suckling pig; an unweaned piglet.
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How it's used
Refers almost exclusively to the roasted dish served at celebratory banquets rather than the live animal. It is considered a premium item on a menu, often associated with auspicious occasions like weddings or business openings. The skin is prized for being exceptionally crispy, which is the primary indicator of quality.
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We ordered a suckling pig for the wedding banquet tonight.
Have you ever eaten suckling pig?
Related words
Common phrases
whole roasted suckling pig
crispy-skin suckling pig
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
