Writing
鸡 (jī) — how to say "chicken" in Chinese
鸡
Chicken
noun
Radicals / Keys
鳥
Bird
#196 · niǎo · 11 strokes
Collocations
一只鸡
yì zhī jī
one chicken
鸡肉
jīròu
chicken meat
吃鸡
chī jī
eat chicken
Examples
我家有一只大鸡。
I have a big chicken at home.
我吃鸡。
I eat chicken.
Mnemonic
[jī-] imagine a chick named Jee that squeaks "jee-jee" while pecking at seeds. It is a real 鸡, a little chicken! 🐤🌽
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Frequently asked questions
Mandarin word for chicken
"chicken" in Chinese is 鸡 (jī).
What does 鸡 mean in English?
鸡 (jī) means "Chicken".
Chicken in Chinese pinyin
It is pronounced jī (written as ji). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "chicken" in Chinese characters?
It is written 鸡 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 鸡?
鸡 is on the HSK 3.0 level 3 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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