sang1 gai1生雞生鸡
Jyutpingsang1 gai1
Yalesāng gāi
Definition
An uncastrated adult male chicken; a rooster.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an uncastrated male chicken, often emphasizing its aggressive or territorial nature. While the term is technically accurate, many speakers simply use 公雞 or 雞公 in casual conversation to refer to any male chicken. It is rarely used in urban settings unless discussing farming or specific animal characteristics.
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zek3隻jekExamples
This rooster is very fierce, it always pecks people.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with slang terms involving 雞, which often carry derogatory connotations related to sex work. Using this term in the wrong context can lead to unintended misunderstandings.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
