zi6 gai1雉雞雉鸡
Jyutpingzi6 gai1
Yalejih gāi
Definition
Pheasant, specifically the common or ring-necked pheasant.
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How it's used
雉雞 is the formal or biological name for the bird, but it is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most Hong Kong people refer to this bird as 山雞 or 野雞 instead. Using 雉雞 might sound like you are reading from a textbook or a scientific document.
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Common phrases
wild pheasant
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Grammar guides
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