Definition

1. Noun:
   • Wild boar: A wild mammal of the pig family (Sus scrofa), characterized by a robust body, coarse greyish-brown fur, and prominent tusks. It is native to forests in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Lợn rừng thường kiếm ăn vào ban đêm. (Wild boars often forage for food at night.)
  • Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một con lợn rừng trong rừng. (We saw a wild boar in the forest.)
  • Lợn rừng có thể trở nên rất nguy hiểm khi bị đe dọa. (Wild boars can become very dangerous when threatened.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "lợn rừng" is used specifically to distinguish the wild animal from the domesticated pig ("lợn nhà" or "heo nhà"). It is a standard zoological term.

Variants and Related Words

• Lợn lòi (n): A regional synonym for "lợn rừng," also meaning wild boar.
• Heo rừng (n): Another common term for wild boar, with "heo" being a synonym for "lợn" in many Southern Vietnamese dialects.

Synonyms

• Wild boar: The direct and most accurate translation.
• Razorback: A term sometimes used for feral pigs or certain wild boar varieties, primarily in American English.

Related Idioms and Expressions

• While there are no common idioms directly using "lợn rừng," the animal is often referenced in folklore and proverbs to symbolize strength, ferocity, or untamed nature.