斗鸡

鬥雞

dòujī

noun #19,133

Meanings

1 cockfighting
2 gamecock

Characters

to fight; to compete

chicken; rooster

Examples

HSK 5

斗鸡在很多国家是违法的。

Dòujī zài hěnduō guójiā shì wéifǎ de.

Cockfighting is illegal in many countries.

HSK 7-9

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 dǒu

鸡 jī