gai1 si2 baa1雞屎巴鸡屎巴
Jyutpinggai1 si2 baa1
Yalegāi sí bā
Definition
The uropygial gland of a chicken; a chicken's tail end.
colloquialfoodbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the uropygial gland located near the tail of a bird, which produces oil for preening. In culinary contexts, it is considered essential to remove this part because it can impart a strong, unpleasant gamey odor to the meat during cooking. It is a very specific term used primarily by home cooks and butchers rather than in general conversation.
Examples
Remember to cut off the chicken's oil glands when preparing the meat.
Common phrases
cut off the chicken's oil glands
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the actual vent or cloaca of the bird, although the term is used colloquially to refer to the fatty area around the tail where the gland resides.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
