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March 24, 2026
豚tún(tun2)
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.
Strokes11Radical豕Frequency#31584DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, dishes made from young pigs, like roasted suckling pig, are considered delicacies often served at celebrations and feasts, highlighting the importance of豚 in festive meals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny piglet (the 豚) suckling from its mother. The character resembles a pig with its rounded body and small legs. To remember the pronunciation, think of 'tune' as a soft lullaby that a mother pig sings while her piglet suckles.
Meanings of 豚
tún(tun2)
1suckling pig; to suckle
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豚Simplified
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豕Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
猪 (zhū) refers to pigs in general, while 豚 (tún) specifically denotes a suckling pig.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny piglet (the 豚) suckling from its mother. The character resembles a pig with its rounded body and small legs. To remember the pronunciation, think of 'tune' as a soft lullaby that a mother pig sings while her piglet suckles.
Usage Notes
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).
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, dishes made from young pigs, like roasted suckling pig, are considered delicacies often served at celebrations and feasts, highlighting the importance of豚 in festive meals.
Common Mistakes
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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他在丁格尔湾与海____交流的时候特别开心。
He was so happy communing with the dolphin in Dingle Bay.
Example Sentences for 豚 (3)
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他在丁格尔湾与海豚交流的时候特别开心。
tā zài dīng gé ěr wān yǔ hǎi tún jiāo liú de shí hòu tè bié kāi xīn。
He was so happy communing with the dolphin in Dingle Bay.
2
据悉海豚有时会救溺水的游泳者。
jù xī hǎi tún yǒu shí huì jiù nì shuǐ de yóu yǒng zhě。
Dolphins have sometimes been known to save drowning swimmers.
3
有时海豚在船的尾流中嬉戏。
yǒu shí hǎi tún zài chuán de wěi liú zhōng xī xì。
Dolphins sometimes play in the wake of the boats.
Cultural Notes for 豚
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese cuisine, dishes made from young pigs, like roasted suckling pig, are considered delicacies often served at celebrations and feasts, highlighting the importance of豚 in festive meals.
Word Family of 豚
Words Containing This Character8
海豚dolphin
河豚puffer
豚鼠guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)
豚túnsuckling pig
江豚river dolphin
白鳍豚Chinese river dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer)白鰭豚
土豚aardvark
海豚座Delphinus (constellation)
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Compound Meaning
What does 海豚 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 豚
豚 specifically refers to a suckling pig, while 猪 is the general term for pigs.
豚 is more specialized and is mostly used in culinary contexts rather than in casual conversation.
豚 does not appear in common idiomatic expressions, but it may be encountered in discussions about food.
