lik6 hong4 gai1力行雞力行鸡
Jyutpinglik6 hong4 gai1
Yalelihk hòhng gāi
Definition
Leghorn; a breed of domestic fowl.
neutralanimalsfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the white Leghorn breed often associated with egg production in agricultural contexts. It is a loanword derived from the English name, making it a technical term rather than a common household word for general poultry. You will mostly encounter it in farming or culinary discussions regarding specific egg-laying breeds.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Related words
Common phrases
Leghorn egg
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
