What does chicken mean in Hakka?

Hakkas in history can say the word "chicken". It means "chicken" and is a very common farm bird. Raising chickens is a common family habit in rural areas. There are many varieties, such as native chicken, Wen chicken and broiler chicken. They can not only provide delicious meat, but also lay eggs for people's food and business needs. Chicken is widely eaten because its fiber is tender and nutritious. In the life of Hakkas, chickens also have meanings, such as symbolizing auspiciousness, happiness and wealth.

Chicken is also one of the commonly used dishes in Hakka cuisine, such as chicken soup, salted chicken, old hen soup and so on. Chicken is delicious and nutritious, and it is one of the favorite foods for many people. Nowadays, with the continuous development of breeding technology and the improvement of processing technology, the variety and quality of chicken are also improving, and it has a more special position. Chicken has many uses and is very important, so it is also very important in Hakka life.

In Hakka dialect, the sound of the word "chicken" is similar to that of "Ji", so it has some auspicious meanings. In China culture, chicken is also one of the 12 zodiac signs. In traditional culture, people think that chickens are sacred objects that can ward off evil spirits. At the same time, in the garden art, chicken also has a very high status, which is regarded as a cultural heritage and often appears in Chinese landscape paintings. In a word, chicken is a very important creature in Hakka culture, which represents the traditional cultural spirit and customs of Hakka.