蛋 (dàn) - Egg — the oval or round reproductive body

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蛋 · dàn

Egg — the oval or round reproductive body laid by birds, reptiles, fish, and some other animals, especially that of a domestic fowl.

Egg — the oval or round reproductive body

Usage highlights

Chicken eggDuck eggGoose eggEgg yolkEgg whiteBoiled egg

Synonyms

  • 卵— egg or ovum (more biological/formal)

Antonyms

  • 鸡— chicken (the animal that lays the egg)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I had boiled eggs for breakfast (煮蛋).
  • This recipe requires two chicken eggs (鸡蛋).
  • She bought a dozen duck eggs (鸭蛋).
  • The turtle laid eggs on the beach (海龟蛋).

Collocations

  • Chicken egg(鸡蛋)
  • Duck egg(鸭蛋)
  • Goose egg(鹅蛋)
  • Egg yolk(蛋黄)
  • Egg white(蛋白)
  • Boiled egg(煮蛋)

Idioms

  • Like an egg striking a rock(以卵击石)
  • Confused and disorderly(乱七八糟)
  • Bad egg(坏蛋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Eggs symbolize fertility, new life, and rebirth in Chinese culture.
  • Red-dyed eggs are traditionally given during birthdays and childbirth celebrations.
  • In some contexts, 'egg' can be used metaphorically to describe something round or oval-shaped.

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