gai1 zi2雞子鸡子
Jyutpinggai1 zi2
Yalegāi jí
Definition
Chicken testicles, a common hotpot ingredient in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Often considered a delicacy in Cantonese cuisine, this ingredient is prized for its soft, creamy texture. It is almost exclusively encountered in the context of hotpot or specialized Cantonese offal dishes. While some find the texture off-putting, it is a staple for those who enjoy adventurous dining.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
The chicken testicles at this shop are very fresh.
Common phrases
hotpot chicken testicles
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雞子餅, which is a traditional pastry that contains no actual chicken testicles despite the name.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
