gai1 daan2雞蛋鸡蛋
Jyutpinggai1 daan2
Yalegāi dáan
Definition
Chicken egg.
colloquialfood
How it's used
While 雞蛋 is the standard term for the egg of a chicken, people often just say 蛋 when the context of eating is clear. If you are specifically talking about the ingredient in a recipe or a dish, 雞蛋 is preferred to avoid ambiguity with other types of eggs like 鴨蛋 or 皮蛋.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Have you eaten eggs this morning?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 粒 as the measure word for eggs, as it is reserved for small, round objects like pills or beads. Always use 隻 for eggs.
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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.
