Five popular cartoon pig characters in China

Zhu Bajie is one of the main characters of the famous novel "Journey to the West". He is part human and part pig and protects monk Tang Sanzang alongside the Monkey King.

The classic story has been brought to screen, with many movies and cartoons made about the tale. The animated version of "Journey to the West" was aired on the China Central Television channel in 1998.

Although Zhu Bajie is portrayed as lazy and greedy, he is one of the most beloved figures in the story.