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chicken in Chinese

chicken in Chinese is 鸡, 雞 — chicken means a common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.

chicken in Chinese

noun
Pronounced:
(uncountable) The meat from this bird eaten as food.
noun
Pronounced:
(uncountable) The meat from this bird eaten as food.

What does "chicken" mean?

  1. noun A common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.
    "They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house."
  2. noun The meat of this bird, eaten as food.
    "We grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner."
  3. noun (informal) A cowardly person.
    "Don't be such a chicken — just ask her to dance!"
  4. adj (informal) Cowardly; afraid to do something.
    "He felt chicken about confronting his boss."

chicken in a sentence

  • They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house.
  • We grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner.
  • The soup was made with chicken stock and fresh herbs.
  • Don't be such a chicken — just ask her to dance!

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chicken" in Chinese?

"chicken" in Chinese is 鸡, 雞. chicken means: A common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.

How do you pronounce 鸡?

"chicken" in Chinese is 鸡, pronounced "jī".

How do you use "chicken" in a sentence?

Example: "They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house." In Chinese, "chicken" is 鸡, 雞.

Are there other ways to say "chicken" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "chicken": 鸡, 雞.

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