杂种

雜種

zázhǒng

noun #1,962

Meanings

1 hybrid; crossbreed
2 bastard (vulgar insult)

Characters

mixed; miscellaneous

seed; breed; species

Examples

这是一种杂种狗。

Zhè shì yì zhǒng zázhǒng gǒu.

This is a mixed-breed dog.

杂种水稻的产量更高。

Zázhǒng shuǐdào de chǎnliàng gèng gāo.

Hybrid rice has a higher yield.

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When used literally, 杂种 is a neutral term meaning 'hybrid' or 'crossbreed' (animals or plants). When used to insult a person, it is extremely vulgar, equivalent to 'bastard.' Context determines the meaning.

Stroke Order

杂 zá

种 zhǒng