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“egg” in Chinese

鸡蛋jīdàn
Illustration of "egg" in a Chinese cultural setting
A row of brown and white chicken eggs sit in a cardboard carton on a wooden kitchen counter, with morning sunlight streaming through the window.

Usage note

鸡蛋 refers specifically to chicken eggs and is the most common word for eggs in daily life, used in both cooking and casual conversation.

Examples

  • 我早餐吃了一个鸡蛋。

    I ate an egg for breakfast.

  • 妈妈买了很多鸡蛋。

    Mom bought many eggs.

  • 鸡蛋在桌子上。

    The eggs are on the table.

Quick check

What does "鸡蛋" mean?

  • A. egg
  • B. chopsticks
  • C. banana
  • D. one

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