zyu1豬猪
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Yalejyū
Definition
Pig; a medium-sized domesticated mammal.
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How it's used
Calling someone a pig in Cantonese is a common way to tease them for being lazy or sleeping excessively. It is also frequently used in food contexts to refer specifically to pork, as the distinction between the animal and the meat is often contextually implied.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He is like a pig, he sleeps and just won't wake up.
Do you want to eat pork or beef tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 豬 to describe someone's intelligence in a serious way, as it is a harsh insult implying stupidity rather than just laziness.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
