lợn lòi
Definition
- Noun:
- Wild boar: A wild, hoofed mammal, a member of the pig family (Sus scrofa), characterized by a large head, a long snout, high legs, and coarse, bristly hair. It is known for being destructive to crops.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lợn lòi thường phá hoại nương rẫy vào ban đêm. (Wild boars often destroy crops in the fields at night.)
- Những người thợ săn đang truy đuổi một con lợn lòi. (The hunters are pursuing a wild boar.)
- Thịt lợn lòi được một số người coi là đặc sản. (Wild boar meat is considered a delicacy by some.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lợn lòi" is used specifically to distinguish the wild animal from the domesticated pig ("lợn nhà" or "heo nhà"). It carries connotations of being untamed, strong, and sometimes dangerous.
Variants and Related Words
- Lợn rừng (n): A direct synonym for "lợn lòi," also meaning wild boar.
- Heo rừng (n): Another common term for wild boar, using the southern Vietnamese word "heo" for pig.
- Lợn nhà / Heo nhà (n): Domesticated pig, the opposite of "lợn lòi."
Synonyms
- Wild boar: The primary and most accurate translation.
- Wild pig: A more general, descriptive synonym.
Related Terms (Hunting & Biology)
- Lợn lòi cái (n): A sow (female wild boar).
- Lợn lòi con (n): A piglet or young wild boar (specifically, a ).
- Mùa săn lợn lòi (n): Wild boar hunting season.