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Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhū
"农民为集市养了一头猪。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A domesticated pig, especially one that is raised for food.
"The farmer raised a hog for the county fair." - 2
A term used informally to describe someone who is greedy or selfish.
"He was such a hog, taking more than his fair share of the pizza."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'hog' comes from Old English 'hogg', denoting a castrated sheep or young swine, with uncertain origins potentially related to Celtic roots. Over centuries, its primary reference shifted specifically to domestic swine, particularly those reared for slaughter.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hog" is said worldwide
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cochon
Transliteration: kɔʃɔ̃
"Le fermier élève un cochon pour la foire."
Schwein
Transliteration: ʃvaɪn
"Der Bauer züchtet ein Schwein für die Messe."
maiale
Transliteration: maˈjale
"Il contadino alleva un maiale per la fiera."
cerdo
Transliteration: ˈθeɾðo
"El granjero cría un cerdo para la feria."
porco
Transliteration: ˈpoʁku
"O fazendeiro cria um porco para a feira."
सुअर
Transliteration: suar
"किसान ने मेले के लिए एक सुअर पाला।"
猪
Transliteration: zhū
"农民为集市养了一头猪。"
돼지
Transliteration: dwaeji
"농부는 박람회를 위해 돼지를 기릅니다."
豚
Transliteration: buta
"農家はフェアのために豚を育てています。"
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