gai1 noi6 gam1雞內金鸡内金
Jyutpinggai1 noi6 gam1
Yalegāi noih gām
Definition
Membrane of a chicken gizzard, used as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine to aid digestion.
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How it's used
This term is strictly a technical name used in traditional Chinese medicine rather than a culinary one. While most people refer to the organ itself as 雞腎, this specific thin layer is harvested and dried for its medicinal properties. It is rarely mentioned in casual conversation unless one is discussing herbal remedies or visiting a practitioner.
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fan2份fánExamples
The doctor said that chicken gizzard membrane can help with digestion.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the chicken gizzard itself, which is a common food item called 雞腎. Using 雞內金 in a restaurant setting to order food will cause confusion as it refers specifically to the medicinal dried membrane.
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Grammar guides
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