gai1 faa1雞花鸡花
Jyutpinggai1 faa1
Yalegāi fā
Definition
A newly hatched baby chicken.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the very young stage of a chick, often emphasizing their small size and fluffy appearance. While standard Cantonese uses 雞仔 for chicks in general, 雞花 carries a more affectionate tone, highlighting their fragility and youth.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雞花 in other contexts, as it is strictly used for poultry; using it to describe other small animals will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
