杂种 (zá chóng) — (biology) hybrid, crossbreed; (derogatory) bastard, son of a bitch (strong insult)
Definition
Two distinct senses: a neutral biology term for a hybrid plant or animal, and a very strong personal insult ('bastard'). The insult is vulgar and offensive — do not use it casually.
noun
(biology) hybridcrossbreed(derogatory) bastardson of a bitch (strong insult)
Examples
- 杂种。Zhè zhǒng zá chóng yù mǐ chǎn liàng hěn gāo.This kind of hybrid corn has a very high yield.
- “杂种”。Tā qì dé mà le yī shēng "zá chóng".He was so angry that he shouted “Bastard!”
- 杂种，。Suī rán tā shì zá chóng gǒu, dàn xìng gé hěn hǎo.Although it is a mixed-breed dog, it has a good temperament.
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