珠鸡

珠雞

zhūjī

noun

Measure Word

一只珠鸡 zhī

Meanings

1 guinea fowl
2 pearl hen

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

珠鸡肉质鲜嫩。

Zhūjī ròu zhì xiānnèn.

Guinea fowl meat is tender and fresh.

HSK 7-9

这家农场饲养珠鸡。

Zhè jiā nóngchǎng sìyǎng zhūjī.

This farm raises guinea fowl.

Tips

memory

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

Stroke Order

珠 zhū

鸡 jī