珠鸡 (zhūjī): guinea fowl

Measure Word

一只珠鸡 zhī

珠鸡肉质鲜嫩。

Zhūjī ròu zhì xiānnèn.

Guinea fowl meat is tender and fresh.

这家农场饲养珠鸡。

Zhèjiā nóngchǎng sìyǎng zhūjī.

This farm raises guinea fowl.

memory

'Pearl chicken' — named for the white pearl-like spots covering their dark feathers. 珠 (pearl) + 鸡 (chicken) = perfect visual description.

珠 zhū

鸡 jī