Chinese Character: 鸡
1. Character Basics
Radical: 鸟 (niǎo, bird radical)
Stroke Count: 7
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jī
3. Meaning
English meaning: chicken
4. Common Words
- 鸡肉 (jī ròu) - chicken meat
- 鸡蛋 (jī dàn) - egg
- 公鸡 (gōng jī) - rooster
- 母鸡 (mǔ jī) - hen
- 鸡腿 (jī tuǐ) - chicken leg
- 小鸡 (xiǎo jī) - chick
5. Grammar & Usage
Usage notes:
- 主要用作名词，表示鸡这种动物
- 可组成复合词，表示与鸡相关的食物或部位
- 在口语中，"鸡"有时也用作俚语，但在正式场合应避免使用
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the chicken is one of the twelve zodiac animals and represents diligence, punctuality, and vigilance. It is often associated with the start of a new day. In traditional Chinese cuisine, chicken is a common and important ingredient used in various dishes.
The character "鸡" evolved from an ancient pictograph of a chicken and has been simplified over time.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 我喜欢吃鸡肉，尤其是烤鸡腿。
Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan chī jīròu, yóuqí shì kǎo jītuǐ.
English: I like eating chicken, especially roasted chicken legs.
8. Memory Tips
Mnemonic: The character "鸡" has "又" (yòu, again) on the left and "鸟" (niǎo, bird) on the right. Imagine a bird that keeps coming back (again and again).
Another way: Think of the sound "jī" which is similar to the English sound a chicken makes.