Definition
猪仔 has two distinct meanings. The literal sense is 'piglet' — a young pig. The second sense is a historical term from the 19th and early 20th centuries, referring to Chinese laborers who were tricked or coerced into working abroad under exploitative conditions (often called 'piglet trade' or 'coolie trade'). This usage is now archaic and mainly appears in historical discussions.
n
piglet(historical) exploited Chinese laborer tricked into working abroad
Examples
- 猪仔。Nóngchǎng lǐ yǎng le jǐ zhī zhū zǎi.The farm raised a few piglets.
- 猪仔。Zhè zhǐ zhū zǎi gāng chūshēng sān tiān.This piglet was born just three days ago.
- ，猪仔。Shíjiǔ shìjì, hěn duō Zhōngguó rén bèi dàngzuò zhū zǎi mài dào guówài.In the 19th century, many Chinese were sold abroad as 'piglets' (exploited laborers).
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