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母鸡 (mǔ jī) vs 公鸡 (gōng jī) — use 母鸡 when referring specifically to a female chicken, while 公鸡 refers to a male chicken.
Learners often confuse 母鸡 with other poultry terms. It is important to use it when specifically referring to hens, not roosters or other types of birds. In informal contexts, it can be used humorously to refer to someone who is overly protective, similar to a 'mother hen.'
Although 母鸡 is not a formal HSK vocabulary word, it's useful to understand as students learn about animals (动物, dòngwù) at HSK 1 and 2. Focus on recognizing and using the term in sentences about farming or pets to enhance vocabulary retention.
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 母鸡 to refer to chickens in general, whereas it specifically refers to female chickens. For example, saying '我喜欢母鸡' (Wǒ xǐhuān mǔ jī) when one means chickens in general should be corrected to '我喜欢鸡' (Wǒ xǐhuān jī).
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How to say hen in Chinese
“hen” in Chinese is母鸡
母鸡 (mǔ jī) refers to a female chicken, specifically a hen. It is commonly used in contexts related to farming, cooking, and discussions about poultry. The term emphasizes the gender of the chicken, distinguishing it from a rooster (公鸡, gōng jī).
When to use 母鸡
Learners often confuse 母鸡 with other poultry terms. It is important to use it when specifically referring to hens, not roosters or other types of birds. In informal contexts, it can be used humorously to refer to someone who is overly protective, similar to a 'mother hen.'
母鸡 or something close to it
母鸡 (mǔ jī) vs 公鸡 (gōng jī) — use 母鸡 when referring specifically to a female chicken, while 公鸡 refers to a male chicken.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 母鸡 to refer to chickens in general, whereas it specifically refers to female chickens. For example, saying '我喜欢母鸡' (Wǒ xǐhuān mǔ jī) when one means chickens in general should be corrected to '我喜欢鸡' (Wǒ xǐhuān jī).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 母鸡
In Chinese, a hen is called 母鸡 (mǔ jī) and a rooster is called 公鸡 (gōng jī). The prefix 母 (mǔ) indicates female, while 公 (gōng) indicates male.
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