Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "鷄", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "鷄", and master the standard way of writing the character "鷄".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 鷄
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "鷄" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
鷄 (ji)
1. A type of poultry.
家禽之一种。
2. An abbreviation for the small insect "醯鸡," which refers to the midge. It was mistakenly thought by ancient people to have originated from the white mold on wine vinegar.
小虫醯鸡的省称。即蠛蠓。古人误认为是由酒醋上的白霉所变成。
3. A surname.
姓。
4. A domesticated fowl. There are many breeds. Also known as 家鸡 (domestic chicken). Both meat and eggs are edible.
家禽之一种。品种极多。也叫家鸡。肉、卵可食。
5. One of the twelve zodiac animals, corresponding to the "酉" of the twelve earthly branches.
十二生肖之一,与十二地支的酉相配。
6. Example phrases:
- 《书·牧誓》:“牝鸡无晨。牝鸡之晨,惟家之索。”
- 《左传·襄公二十八年》:“公膳,日双鸡。”
- 《柳州罗池庙碑》:“猪牛鸭鸡,肥大藩息。”