sin3 gai1騸雞骟鸡
Jyutpingsin3 gai1
Yalesin gāi
Definition
Capon; a castrated rooster, which is typically larger and fatter than a normal chicken.
colloquialfoodanimals
How it's used
Refers specifically to a rooster that has been castrated to improve the quality of its meat. The term is often used in culinary contexts because capons are prized for being larger and having tenderer, fattier meat compared to standard roosters. You will frequently hear people use 閹雞 more commonly than 騸雞 in wet markets.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
This capon is very plump, it is perfect for making white cut chicken.
Do you know where to buy fresh capon?
Related words
Common phrases
plump and delicious capon
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