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March 24, 2026
鸡蛋(雞蛋)jīdàn(ji1dan4)
鸡蛋 (jī dàn) refers specifically to a chicken egg, which is a common food item used in various dishes across cultures. In Chinese cuisine, chicken eggs are often boiled, fried, scrambled, or used in baking, making them a staple ingredient in many households.
Frequency#3073DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, eggs symbolize fertility and new beginnings, often featured in celebrations like the Spring Festival, where they may be decorated and gifted.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chicken (鸡, jī) laying an egg (蛋, dàn). Picture the chicken proudly saying 'ji' as it lays a beautifully round 'dan' shaped egg. The visual of the chicken and the egg helps connect the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 鸡蛋
jīdàn(ji1dan4)
1(chicken) egg
2hen's egg
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About 鸡蛋
鸡蛋Simplified
雞蛋Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3073Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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鸭蛋 (yādàn) - refers to a duck egg, which differs from 鸡蛋 in type of bird and culinary uses.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a chicken (鸡, jī) laying an egg (蛋, dàn). Picture the chicken proudly saying 'ji' as it lays a beautifully round 'dan' shaped egg. The visual of the chicken and the egg helps connect the pronunciation and meaning.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 鸡蛋 with other types of eggs (like duck eggs). It's often used in both formal and informal settings, but be mindful of the context when discussing food versus other meanings. Remember to use the correct measure word 个 (gè) when counting eggs.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 鸡蛋 connects to other food-related vocabulary such as 米饭 (mǐ fàn, rice) and 苹果 (píng guǒ, apple). Focus on pronunciation and practice using it in simple sentences related to meals.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, eggs symbolize fertility and new beginnings, often featured in celebrations like the Spring Festival, where they may be decorated and gifted.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 鸡蛋 in contexts where they mean 'egg' in a general sense. For instance, saying 我想要一个蛋 (wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè dàn) instead of 我想要一个鸡蛋 (wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè jī dàn) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 鸡蛋
鸡蛋 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
She was still hiccuping from the egg she had swallowed whole.
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她大口地吃着咸肉和鸡蛋作成的早餐。
tā dà kǒu dì chī zháo xián ròu hé jī dàn zuò chéng de zǎo cān。
She tucked into a breakfast of bacon and eggs.
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把鸡蛋打入开水中煮4分钟。
bǎ jī dàn dǎ rù kāi shuǐ zhōng zhǔ4 4 fēn。
Poach the eggs for 4 minutes.
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鸡蛋煮得太老了，像胶皮似的。
jī dàn zhǔ dé tài lǎo le， ， xiàng jiāo pí sì。
The eggs were overcooked and rubbery.
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鸡蛋美乃滋是用蛋黄酱和煮老的鸡蛋做成的.
jī dàn měi nǎi zī shì yòng dàn huáng jiàng hé zhǔ lǎo de jī dàn zuò chéng de.
Egg mayonnaise is made with mayonnaise and hard - boiled eggs.
Cultural Notes for 鸡蛋
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, eggs symbolize fertility and new beginnings, often featured in celebrations like the Spring Festival, where they may be decorated and gifted.
Frequently Asked Questions about 鸡蛋
鸡蛋 specifically refers to chicken eggs, while other types, like 鸭蛋 (yā dàn), refer to duck eggs.
Boiled egg is called 煮鸡蛋 (zhǔ jī dàn) in Chinese.
Yes, 鸡蛋 can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing food.
