金gam1豬zyu1

English

1. golden pig; roasted pig used in rituals
2. roasted suckling pig for ceremonies; literally, golden pig
3. golden pig model

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 供神、祭奠、婚嫁時用嘅烤乳豬（量詞：隻）
2. 金造嘅豬仔模型（量詞：隻）

Examples

• 金豬頂刀

  a roasted suckling pig bearing a big knife on the head (i.e. with a big knife inserted on the head): a custom which symbolizes strength and fortune

• 金豬抱囍

  golden pig embracing double-happiness (as a wedding decoration)

• 足金金豬頸鏈

  pure gold pig necklace

• 隻金豬塊皮真係脆。

  The skin of the roasted pig is so crispy. ----

• 幾隻金豬都刻上龍鳳及「囍」字圖案，為新人送上百年好合與永結同心嘅祝福，帶出多子多福、兒孫滿堂嘅深意。

  Each of the golden piglets is engraved with dragon–phoenix motifs and the 'double happiness' character, offering blessings of a harmonious and lasting union to the newlyweds, while symbolizing wishes for many children, good fortune, and a prosperous family lineage.