斗鸡 (dòujī): cockfighting

Meanings

1 cockfighting
2 gamecock

Characters

斗

Examples

斗鸡在很多国家是违法的。

Dòujī zài hěn duō guójiā shì wéifǎ de.

Cockfighting is illegal in many countries.

古代贵族喜欢看斗鸡表演。

Gǔdài guìzú xǐhuan kàn dòujī biǎoyǎn.

Ancient nobles enjoyed watching cockfighting shows.

Tips

history

Cockfighting has a long history in China, dating back to the Spring and Autumn period. The idiom 斗鸡走马 (cockfighting and horse-racing) describes a life of idle amusement.

Stroke Order

斗 dòu

鸡 jī

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