鸡
jī
Meaning
- chicken
Definition
鸡是一种家禽，属于鸟类，通常被饲养用于肉、蛋或羽毛。
A chicken is a domesticated bird, typically raised for meat, eggs, or feathers.
Usage
通常作为名词使用，指代动物，也可用于比喻或固定搭配。
Usually used as a noun referring to the animal, also used in metaphors or fixed expressions.
Examples
- 1 我每天早上都要喂鸡。 (I have to feed the chickens every morning.)
- 2 这个菜是用鸡肉做的。 (This dish is made with chicken meat.)
- 3 他胆小如鸡，不敢一个人走夜路。 (He is as timid as a chicken, afraid to walk alone at night.)
- 4 公鸡打鸣了，天快亮了。 (The rooster crowed, it's almost dawn.)
- 5 她买了几只小黄鸡当宠物。 (She bought a few little yellow chicks as pets.)
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