ỉ
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific breed of pig: "Ỉ" refers to a Vietnamese breed of domestic pig, characterized by its small size, black skin, and a pot-bellied appearance. It is a distinct, indigenous breed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nông dân nuôi lợn ỉ để lấy thịt. (Farmers raise ỉ pigs for meat.)
- Giống lợn ỉ có nguồn gốc từ miền Bắc Việt Nam. (The ỉ pig breed originates from Northern Vietnam.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "ỉ" is almost exclusively used in the compound term "lợn ỉ" (ỉ pig). It is rarely, if ever, used as a standalone word in modern Vietnamese.
Variants and Related Words
- Lợn ỉ (n): The full and standard term for this breed of pig.
- Lợn (n): The general word for pig or swine.
Synonyms
- Vietnamese pot-bellied pig: A descriptive English name for the breed.
- Indigenous pig breed: A general term highlighting its local origin.
Notes on Usage
- Important: The word "ỉ" is highly specialized. Learners should understand it specifically as part of the term "lợn ỉ". Using it alone is not standard.
- The reference "ỉxem lợn ỉ" is a dictionary notation meaning "see: lợn ỉ," confirming that the term is found within that compound word.