hoeng1 gai1 goek3香雞腳香鸡脚

Jyutpinghoeng1 gai1 goek3

Yalehēung gāi geuk

Definition

Skinny legs; very thin legs.

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How it's used

This term is a vivid, slightly humorous way to describe legs that are disproportionately thin or spindly. It is used to tease or comment on someone's physique, often implying they lack muscle or are fragile. While not necessarily intended to be cruel, it is informal and should be used with caution depending on your relationship with the person.

Examples

keoi5佢deoi3對goek3腳hou2好ci5似hoeng1香gai1雞goek3腳gam3咁jau3幼。

Her legs are as thin as chicken legs.

nei5你gam3咁sau3瘦，deoi3對goek3腳zan1真hai6係ci5似hoeng1香gai1雞goek3腳。

You are so thin, your legs really look like chicken legs.

Common phrases

deoi3對hoeng1香gai1雞goek3腳

a pair of skinny legs

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with actual food items like 鳳爪, which refers to chicken feet served in dim sum. 香雞腳 is strictly a descriptive metaphor for human legs and is never used to describe culinary dishes.