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鸡蛋

jīdàn

English translation of 鸡蛋

egg

Eggs are widely used in various Chinese dishes, from fried rice to soup and steamed dishes.


Example sentences using: 鸡蛋

我妈妈做的鸡蛋糕很好吃。

Wǒ māmā zuò de jīdàn gāo hěn hào chī.

English translation of 我妈妈做的鸡蛋糕很好吃。

The egg cake my mom made is delicious.

This sentence is stating the speaker's love for the egg cake made by their mother. It is a common phrase used by children to express their preference for their mum's cooking. It highlights the importance of the family aspect in Chinese culture.

我家里每周都买一筐鸡蛋。

Wǒ jiā lǐ měi zhōu dōu mǎi yī kuāng jīdàn.

English translation of 我家里每周都买一筐鸡蛋。

My family buys a basket of eggs every week.

This sentence is expressing that the speaker's family often buys eggs, suggesting that eggs are a common, foundational ingredient in their family's meals, indicating their importance and frequency in Chinese cuisine.

爸爸喜欢吃煎鸡蛋。

Bàba xǐhuān chī jiān jīdàn.

English translation of 爸爸喜欢吃煎鸡蛋。

Dad likes to eat fried eggs.

This phrase shares the speaker's father's preference for fried eggs. This could be a breakfast or a quick meal option on a busy day. Sharing food preferences is a way of sharing and understanding family dynamics in Chinese culture.

我们全家人都爱吃鸡蛋。

Wǒmen quán jiā rén dōu ài chī jīdàn.

English translation of 我们全家人都爱吃鸡蛋。

Our whole family loves to eat eggs.

This sentence shows that everyone in the speaker's family enjoys eating eggs. This indicates eggs' popularity and versatility in the diet of a typical Chinese family.

妈妈教我如何煮鸡蛋。

Māmā jiāo wǒ rúhé zhǔ jīdàn.

English translation of 妈妈教我如何煮鸡蛋。

Mom taught me how to cook eggs.

The sentence is about the speaker's experience learning how to cook eggs from their mother. It emphasizes the role of parents, particularly mothers, as teachers in the family.

我妹妹不喜欢吃鸡蛋。

Wǒ mèimei bù xǐhuān chī jīdàn.

English translation of 我妹妹不喜欢吃鸡蛋。

My younger sister doesn't like to eat eggs.

This sentence is telling that the speaker's younger sister doesn't like to eat eggs, representing that individual food preferences are respected within the family.

爷爷每天早上都会吃一个鸡蛋。

Yéyé měitiān zǎoshang dūhuì chī yīgè jīdàn.

English translation of 爷爷每天早上都会吃一个鸡蛋。

Grandpa eats an egg every morning.

In this sentence, the speaker is sharing a daily routine of their grandfather eating an egg each morning, displaying the value of maintaining health and dietary habits within Chinese families.

我们在家里煮鸡蛋给狗狗吃。

Wǒmen zài jiā li zhǔ jīdàn gěi gǒugǒu chī.

English translation of 我们在家里煮鸡蛋给狗狗吃。

We cook eggs at home for our dog to eat.

This phrase introduces the speaker's dog into the family dynamic, showing that in Chinese family culture, pets are considered family members and are well-cared for.

我弟弟吃鸡蛋过敏。

Wǒ dìdì chī jīdàn guòmǐn.

English translation of 我弟弟吃鸡蛋过敏。

My younger brother is allergic to eggs.

This sentence tells about the speaker's younger brother's allergy to eggs, indicating that health considerations are important in the family's meal planning.

我们上周在农场买了新鲜的鸡蛋。

Wǒmen shàng zhōu zài nóngchǎng mǎile xīnxiān de jīdàn.

English translation of 我们上周在农场买了新鲜的鸡蛋。

We bought fresh eggs from the farm last week.

This phrase indicates the family's practice of buying fresh produce, possibly reflecting an appreciation for the farm to table concept, which is gaining popularity in modern Chinese societies.

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