lợn
[ləːn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A pig — the Northern word; Southerners say heo. Compounds follow the split: thịt lợn in the North, thịt heo in the South.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Con lợn — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam gọi là heo (thịt lợn ↔ thịt heo).
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Nhà bác ấy nuôi mấy con lợn.That family raises several pigs.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Heo” is the common southern alternative; “lợn” is especially common in northern usage. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “lợn” mean?
A pig — the Northern word; Southerners say heo. Compounds follow the split: thịt lợn in the North, thịt heo in the South.
Is “lợn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“heo” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.