gai1 uk1雞屋鸡屋
Jyutpinggai1 uk1
Yalegāi ūk
Definition
A chicken coop or hen house.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the structure or shelter built to house chickens, rather than the bird itself. It is a functional term used in agricultural or rural contexts, though it can occasionally be used figuratively to describe a very cramped or messy living space.
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gaan1間gānExamples
There is a chicken coop inside the farm.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雞場, which refers to a larger scale chicken farm or poultry facility. Using 雞屋 to describe a commercial farm sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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