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Yalewū gāi
Definition
Silkie; a breed of chicken with black skin, bones, and meat.
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How it's used
Often associated with traditional Chinese medicine and home cooking, this ingredient is prized for its perceived health benefits. While the skin and bones are naturally dark, the meat is tender and frequently simmered for long periods in soups. It is commonly referred to in markets by its alternative name, 竹絲雞.
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zek3隻jekExamples
I am making silkie chicken soup tonight to nourish the body.
Do you know what the difference is between a silkie and a regular chicken?
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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.
