bun2 dei6 gai1本地雞本地鸡
Jyutpingbun2 dei6 gai1
Yalebún deih gāi
Definition
Locals; local residents or people from the local area.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to chickens raised within Hong Kong, which are highly prized for their firmer texture and richer flavor compared to imported frozen varieties. It is a common term in wet markets and traditional restaurants where the origin of the meat is a key selling point for quality. The term is rarely used to describe people, as it is strictly associated with poultry.
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zek3隻jekExamples
This restaurant specializes in cooking with local chickens.
Do you think local chicken or frozen chicken tastes better?
Related words
Common phrases
fresh local chicken
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with slang terms for local people, as calling a person a 本地雞 would be highly offensive and derogatory.
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