Is there any difference between 'swine' and 'pig'?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hello everyone,

Right now, ‘swine flu’ must be the hottest topic around the world. I’d like to ask you a question regarding ‘swine’: Is there any difference between ‘swine’ and ‘pig’? Is ‘swine flu’ a fixed expression? Could I say: ‘pig flu’? Thanks in advance. :slight_smile:

PS: Good health habbits can help stop germs. :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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habbits ? Tut Tut Shi, habits.

Pigs, hogs and boars fall within the category of swine Shi.

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Thank you very much, Bill. :slight_smile: