English–Chinese
“rooster” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng jī
Example
公鸡清晨叫醒了我们。gōng jī qīng chén jiào xǐng le wǒ men
The rooster woke us up early in the morning.
How to say “rooster” in Chinese
“Rooster” in Chinese is 公鸡 (gōng jī).
The male domestic chicken as a distinctive farmyard bird, especially recognized by its crow at dawn.
Example sentences with 公鸡
孩子们指着篱笆上的公鸡兴奋地叫起来。hái zi men zhǐ zhe lí bā shàng de gōng jī xīng fèn dì jiào qǐ lái
The children excitedly pointed at the rooster on the fence and cried out.
Tips for using 公鸡
- In everyday Chinese, 鸡 (jī, "chicken") usually names the species without stating whether it is male or female, so a more specific term appears only when that distinction matters.