gai1 pei4雞皮鸡皮
Jyutpinggai1 pei4
Yalegāi pèih
Definition
Chicken skin; the skin of a chicken located underneath the feathers.
colloquialfoodbody
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning, this term is frequently used to describe goosebumps on human skin when someone feels cold or frightened. It functions as a noun to describe the physical texture of the skin in that moment. You will often hear people say 起雞皮 to describe the act of getting goosebumps.
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faai3塊faiExamples
Do you eat chicken skin?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 雞皮疙瘩, which is a Mandarin-influenced expression for goosebumps; in Cantonese, simply saying 雞皮 or 起雞皮 is much more natural.
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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.
