gai1 jik6雞翼鸡翼
Jyutpinggai1 jik6
Yalegāi yihk
Definition
Chicken wing, commonly referred to as a food ingredient.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the culinary cut of the wing rather than the anatomical part of a live bird. When ordering at a restaurant or buying from a butcher, people often specify the exact section, such as 雞中翼 for the mid-joint or 雞槌 for the drumette. It is a staple of home cooking and casual dining, frequently prepared with soy sauce, honey, or cola.
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zek3隻jekExamples
I want to eat cola chicken wings tonight, have you bought them yet?
The fried chicken wings at this restaurant are very crispy, you must try them.
Related words
Common phrases
fried chicken wings
barbecued chicken wings
Swiss-style soy sauce chicken wings
Common mistake
Do not confuse 雞翼 with 雞脾, which refers to the chicken leg or thigh. While both are popular, they are distinct cuts with different textures and cooking methods.
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