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母鸡 (mǔ jī) — choose 公鸡 for male chickens specifically, while 母鸡 refers to female chickens.
When using the term 公鸡, be careful not to confuse it with 母鸡 (mǔ jī), which means hen. It is generally used in informal contexts, such as conversations about pets or farming, rather than in formal writing.
公鸡 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, but it relates to the animal themes found in HSK 1 and 2. Students should focus on pronunciation and the differentiation between male and female animals.
Learners often misuse 公鸡 when they mean 母鸡, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我养了很多公鸡' (I raised many roosters) when they actually meant 'I raised many hens' would be incorrect if they intended to refer to hens.
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How to say cock in Chinese
“cock” in Chinese is公鸡
公鸡 (gōng jī) refers to a male chicken, commonly known as a rooster. This term is often used in agricultural contexts or discussions about farm animals, and it is well recognized for its association with early morning crowing.
When to use 公鸡
When using the term 公鸡, be careful not to confuse it with 母鸡 (mǔ jī), which means hen. It is generally used in informal contexts, such as conversations about pets or farming, rather than in formal writing.
公鸡 or something close to it
母鸡 (mǔ jī) — choose 公鸡 for male chickens specifically, while 母鸡 refers to female chickens.
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Learners often misuse 公鸡 when they mean 母鸡, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我养了很多公鸡' (I raised many roosters) when they actually meant 'I raised many hens' would be incorrect if they intended to refer to hens.
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公鸡 refers to a male chicken (rooster), while 母鸡 refers to a female chicken (hen).
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