鸡翅
jīchì
The English phrase "chicken wings" is translated into Chinese as 鸡翅 (jīchì).
鸡翅 refers to the parts of a chicken that are the wings, often used as food.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 鸡 (jī), meaning chicken and 翅 (chì), meaning wing.
Which one should you use?
The term 鸡翅膀 (jīchìbǎng) is a more complete, slightly more formal way to refer to the wings of a chicken.
How do you pronounce it?
jīchì
Did you know?
- In certain Chinese idioms, the concept of 'wings' 翅 is linked to the idea of independence, such as the phrase 'the bird has grown wings', meaning a child has become self-sufficient.
- The character 翅 (chì) is also used in the word 翅膀 (chìbǎng), which refers to any wing in nature, including those of birds, insects, and mythical creatures like dragons.
- In Chinese culinary culture, 鸡翅 are often categorized by their specific section, such as 中翅 for the mid-wing and 翅根 for the drumette, to ensure precise ordering at markets.
Examples in context
- 服务员，我想要点一份 鸡翅 。Waiter, I would like to order a serving of chicken wings, please.
- 老板，来几串 鸡翅膀 ！Boss, bring us a few skewers of chicken wings!
- 这些鸡翅味道不错。Zhèxiē jīchì wèidào bùcuò.These chicken wings taste good.
- 服务员，请再来一份鸡翅。Fúwùyuán, qǐng zàilái yī fèn jīchì.Waiter, please bring another serving of chicken wings.
Example conversation
Zhiqiang and Xiaowen are deciding what to order for dinner.
- 志强 Zhiqiang晓雯，你想点什么菜？Xiǎowén, nǐ xiǎng diǎn shénme cài?Xiaowen, what dish do you want to order?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我想吃烤鸡翅。Wǒ xiǎng chī kǎo jīchì.I want to eat roasted chicken wings.
- 志强 Zhiqiang我也喜欢吃鸡翅。Wǒ yě xǐhuān chī jīchì.I like eating chicken wings too.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen那我们就点一份吧。Nà wǒmen jiù diǎn yī fèn ba.Then let's just order one portion.
