gai1 zaau3雞罩鸡罩
Jyutpinggai1 zaau3
Yalegāi jaau
Definition
A bottomless bowl-shaped basket serving as a chicken coop.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional bamboo or wicker basket used to contain poultry, often seen in rural settings or wet markets. It functions as a temporary, portable enclosure rather than a permanent coop structure. The term is increasingly rare in urban Hong Kong, often appearing in nostalgic contexts or descriptions of traditional farming practices.
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go3個goExamples
Quickly bring the chicken coop to cover the chicks.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
