🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Porco azul

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpoʁku aˈzul

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cheonggudoeji/tʃʌŋɡuːdoʊˈeɪdʒi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O porco azul é valorizado na culinária coreana."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A breed of pig known for its distinctive blue coloration, primarily raised in Korea.

    "The Cheonggudoeji is celebrated for its unique appearance and high-quality meat."
  2. 2

    A term used in Korean cuisine to refer to dishes made from this specific breed of pig.

    "Many restaurants feature Cheonggudoeji dishes on their menus, highlighting the meat's rich flavor."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Cheonggudoeji' originates from Korean, where 'cheonggu' means 'blue' and 'doeji' means 'pig'. The term has evolved in modern usage to refer to a specific breed of pig known for its blue coloration, reflecting cultural significance in Korean agriculture.

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