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鸡蛋

jīdàn /t͡ɕi²¹⁻³⁵ tɑn²⁴/
Practice it

Egg is a common and nutritious food item derived from chickens, widely used in cooking.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Common food source from chickens.
  • Rich in protein and nutrients.
  • Used in many dishes and cooking.

Overview

“鸡蛋”是汉语中最基础和常用的名词之一，指代鸡或其他禽类所产的卵。它不仅是重要的食物，也象征着生命和繁殖。在中国饮食文化中，鸡蛋的地位非常重要，几乎家家户户都会食用。

“鸡蛋”通常作为名词独立使用，指代单个或多个鸡蛋。它也可以与其他词语组合，形成更具体的表达，例如“鸡蛋汤”、“茶叶蛋”、“鸡蛋卷”等。在句子中，“鸡蛋”可以充当主语、宾语或定语。

  1. 1饮食烹饪：这是“鸡蛋”最常见的语境。例如：“我早上吃了两个鸡蛋。”（Wǒ zǎoshang chīle liǎng gè jīdàn. - I ate two eggs this morning.）“这道菜需要加一个鸡蛋。”（Zhè dào cài xūyào jiā yī gè jīdàn. - This dish needs an egg added.）
  1. 1生活日用：描述日常生活中购买、储存或处理鸡蛋的情景。例如：“超市里有新鲜的鸡蛋卖。”（Chāoshì lǐ yǒu xīnxiān de jīdàn mài. - There are fresh eggs for sale at the supermarket.）

**蛋 (dàn)**：这是一个更广泛的概念，指所有类型的卵，包括鸡蛋、鸭蛋等。在没有特别指明的情况下，“蛋”通常可以泛指鸡蛋，但在需要精确表达时，使用“鸡蛋”更佳。

“鸡蛋”是最具代表性的“蛋”类食物，在日常生活中使用频率最高。

Examples

1

我喜欢吃煎鸡蛋。

everyday

I like eating fried eggs.

2

请在食谱中加入两个鸡蛋。

cooking instruction

Please add two eggs to the recipe.

3

这个蛋糕是用鸡蛋做的。

food description

This cake is made with eggs.

4

营养学家建议每天摄入一个鸡蛋以补充蛋白质。

health advice

Nutritionists recommend consuming one egg daily to supplement protein.

Common Collocations

一个鸡蛋 one egg
两个鸡蛋 two eggs
煮鸡蛋 boiled egg
煎鸡蛋 fried egg
炒鸡蛋 scrambled eggs
鸡蛋汤 egg drop soup

Common Phrases

茶叶蛋

tea egg

西红柿炒鸡蛋

scrambled eggs with tomatoes

蒸蛋羹

steamed egg custard

Often Confused With

鸡蛋 vs 蛋 (dàn)

蛋 is a general term for 'egg' (any type of egg), while 鸡蛋 specifically refers to 'chicken egg'. In many contexts, 蛋 can be understood as 鸡蛋, but 鸡蛋 is more precise.

鸡蛋 vs 鸭蛋 (yādàn)

鸭蛋 means 'duck egg', which is typically larger than a chicken egg and has a distinct flavor. It's often used for making salted eggs (咸鸭蛋).

Grammar Patterns

数量 + 个 + 鸡蛋 (e.g., 一个鸡蛋, 两个鸡蛋) 动词 + 鸡蛋 (e.g., 煮鸡蛋, 煎鸡蛋, 炒鸡蛋) 鸡蛋 + 做成的 + 名词 (e.g., 鸡蛋做的饼)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Eggs are a staple food and can be used in both everyday cooking and more elaborate dishes. The term is neutral and widely understood across all registers.

Common Mistakes

Learners might sometimes use '蛋' (dàn) when a specific reference to 'chicken egg' is needed, or vice versa. Ensure context clarity. Also, be mindful of specific cooking terms like '煎鸡蛋' vs. '炒鸡蛋'.

Tips

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Think of 'Ji' for Chicken

The character '鸡' (jī) in 鸡蛋 (jīdàn) means 'chicken'. So, think of 'chicken egg' to remember it.

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Cook Eggs Thoroughly

Always cook eggs until firm to avoid potential foodborne illnesses from bacteria like Salmonella.

🌍

Symbol of Good Fortune

In some Chinese traditions, eggs, especially red-dyed ones, symbolize good luck, fertility, and new life.

Word Origin

The word 鸡蛋 (jīdàn) is a compound word. 鸡 (jī) means 'chicken', and 蛋 (dàn) means 'egg'. It literally translates to 'chicken egg'.

Cultural Context

Eggs are a fundamental part of Chinese cuisine, appearing in countless dishes from simple breakfasts to complex meals. They are also used in celebrations and traditional practices, sometimes symbolizing fertility and new beginnings.

Memory Tip

Remember 鸡 (jī) means chicken. So 鸡 (jī) 蛋 (dàn) is the egg from a chicken. Think of a chicken laying an egg!

Frequently Asked Questions

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鸡蛋的烹饪方法非常多样，包括煮（白煮蛋、茶叶蛋）、煎（煎鸡蛋）、炒（炒鸡蛋）、蒸（蒸蛋羹）以及作为其他菜肴的配料（如蛋炒饭、西红柿炒鸡蛋）。

一般不建议生吃鸡蛋。生鸡蛋可能含有沙门氏菌等有害细菌，食用后可能导致食物中毒。充分煮熟是保证食品安全最有效的方法。

鸡蛋的颜色主要取决于母鸡的品种。白色羽毛的母鸡通常产下白壳蛋，而棕色羽毛的母鸡则产下棕壳蛋。蛋壳颜色与鸡蛋的营养价值没有直接关系。

鸡蛋是优质蛋白质的极好来源，还富含维生素（如维生素A, D, B12）和矿物质（如铁、硒）。蛋黄中含有胆碱，对大脑健康很重要。

Test Yourself

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我每天早餐都会吃一个____。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 鸡蛋

根据句子语境，早餐通常会吃鸡蛋。

multiple choice

下列哪个句子描述了购买鸡蛋的行为？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我在超市买了三斤鸡蛋。

这个选项直接描述了购买鸡蛋的行为。

sentence building

请将这些词语组成一个句子：鸡蛋，两个，我，煮了。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我煮了两个鸡蛋。

这是最自然和符合语法习惯的语序。

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