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“chicken meat” in Chinese

鸡肉jīròu
Illustration of "chicken meat" in a Chinese cultural setting
A chef in a bright kitchen places slices of cooked chicken breast on a wooden cutting board. A bowl of fresh salad greens and cherry tomatoes sits nearby, ready for a healthy lunch.

Usage note

鸡肉 refers specifically to the meat of a chicken, not the live animal. It is one of the most common and affordable meats in Chinese cooking, found in everything from street food to family meals.

Examples

  • 我喜欢吃鸡肉。

    I like to eat chicken meat.

  • 妈妈买了鸡肉做汤。

    Mom bought chicken meat to make soup.

  • 这盘菜里有鸡肉和蔬菜。

    This dish has chicken meat and vegetables.

Quick check

What does "鸡肉" mean?

  • A. chicken meat
  • B. one
  • C. mountain
  • D. fire

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