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猪 (zhū) refers to pigs in general, while 豚 (tún) specifically denotes a suckling pig.
豚 is generally used in more specific contexts, especially culinary ones, and is less common in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other pig-related terms like 猪 (zhū), which refers to pigs in general. The tone is also essential; remember to pronounce it with a rising tone (tún).
While 豚 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK level 3 and above when discussing food or animals. Students should focus on recognizing it in menus or culinary discussions as they expand their vocabulary around food.
Learners may confuse 豚 with 猪, using them interchangeably in contexts where specificity is required. For example, saying '我喜欢吃豚' (I like to eat pig) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢吃猪'.
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Etymology of 豚
A pig 豕 suckling at its mother's teat ⺼
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How to say suckling pig; to suckle in Chinese
“suckling pig; to suckle” in Chinese is豚
The character 豚 (tún) refers primarily to a suckling pig, which is a young pig that is still nursing. In culinary contexts, this term often relates to dishes featuring young pork. It can also have a broader meaning related to suckling or nursing young animals.
When to use 豚
豚 is generally used in more specific contexts, especially culinary ones, and is less common in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other pig-related terms like 猪 (zhū), which refers to pigs in general. The tone is also essential; remember to pronounce it with a rising tone (tún).
豚 or something close to it
猪 (zhū) refers to pigs in general, while 豚 (tún) specifically denotes a suckling pig.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 豚 with 猪, using them interchangeably in contexts where specificity is required. For example, saying '我喜欢吃豚' (I like to eat pig) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢吃猪'.
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Grammar Patterns of 豚
豚 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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豚 specifically refers to a suckling pig, while 猪 is the general term for pigs.
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