zyu1 gung1豬公猪公
Jyutpingzyu1 gung1
Yalejyū gūng
Definition
A male pig; a boar.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological sex of a pig rather than a generic term for the animal. While it is a straightforward noun, it is rarely used in urban settings unless discussing farming or animal husbandry. It is distinct from 豬乸, which is the term for a female pig.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There are a few male pigs raised on the farm.
How do you tell which one is the male pig?
Related words
Common phrases
raise male pigs
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to a person, as it can be interpreted as a derogatory or offensive way to describe a man's appearance or behavior.
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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.
