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How do you say hi pig in mandarin?

It's a little tricky to translate "hi pig" directly into Mandarin. Here's why and how to say it:

Why it's tricky:

* Formal/Informal: In Mandarin, you use different greetings based on the situation and your relationship with the person. "Hi" is too general.

* Addressing Animals: We don't usually directly greet animals in Mandarin the same way we do with people.

How to say it:

1. If you're talking to a person about a pig: You could say:

* 你好,猪。 (Nǐ hǎo, zhū.) This literally means "Hello, pig."

* 这头猪真可爱。 (Zhè tóu zhū zhēn kě'ài.) This means "This pig is so cute."

2. If you're simply referring to a pig:

* 猪。 (Zhū.) This is simply "pig."

Important Notes:

* Tone: Mandarin has tones, so the pronunciation of each word is crucial. You can find online resources to learn the tones for each word.

* Context: Always consider the context of the conversation. If you're trying to be playful, you might use a more informal tone. If you're being serious, you'll use a more formal tone.

Let me know if you have any other phrases you'd like to translate!

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