je5 gai1野雞野鸡
Jyutpingje5 gai1
Yaleyéh gāi
Definition
Unlicensed, unofficial, or unrecognized; of low status or quality.
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How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory tone, implying that an organization or service is illegitimate, substandard, or operating without proper credentials. It is frequently used to describe fly by night businesses or institutions that lack professional accreditation. The term suggests a lack of trust and implies that the entity is likely a scam or of very poor quality.
Examples
That diploma mill university is not recognized by anyone at all.
Why on earth would you go work for such an unlicensed, shady company?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual wild animals, as it is strictly used as a pejorative adjective for businesses or services. It is not a literal description of poultry in any context.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
