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    Using 猪 (zhū) to refer to a pig

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 猪

    Explanation

    猪 (zhū) means "pig" and is the common word for the domesticated animal. It appears frequently in everyday language, Chinese zodiac references, and as a modifier in compound words like 猪肉 (pork).

    Examples

    • 农场里养了好几头猪。

      nóngchǎng lǐ yǎng le hǎo jǐ tóu zhū.

      The farm raises several pigs.

    • 今年是猪年，大家互相送猪的玩偶。

      jīnnián shì zhū nián, dàjiā hùxiāng sòng zhū de wán'ǒu.

      This year is the Year of the Pig, and everyone exchanges pig dolls.

    • 猪肉是中国人餐桌上最常见的肉类。

      zhūròu shì Zhōngguó rén cānzhuō shàng zuì chángjiàn de ròulèi.

      Pork is the most common meat on Chinese dining tables.

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