猪仔 (zhū zǎi) — piglet; (historical) exploited Chinese laborer tricked into working abroad

Определение

Literally 'piglet' (a baby pig). Historically also a derogatory term for Chinese laborers tricked and sold abroad in the 19th century — this second sense belongs to a specific historical episode.

noun
piglet(historical) exploited Chinese laborer tricked into working abroad
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Примеры

  • 猪仔
    Nóng chǎng lǐ yǎng le jǐ zhī zhū zǎi.
    The farm raised a few piglets.
  • 猪仔
    Zhè zhī zhū zǎi gāng chū shēng sān tiān.
    This piglet was born just three days ago.
  • 猪仔
    Shí jiǔ shì jì, hěn duō zhōng guó rén bèi dàng zuò zhū zǎi mài dào guó wài.
    In the 19th century, many Chinese were sold abroad as 'piglets' (exploited laborers).

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