English–Chinese
“calcium” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingài
Example
这款牛奶富含钙。zhè kuǎn niú nǎi fù hán gài
This milk is rich in calcium.
How to say “calcium” in Chinese
“Calcium” in Chinese is 钙 (gài).
A mineral that gives bones and teeth structure while supporting the body's electrical communication and movement.
Example sentences with 钙
维生素D能促进钙吸收。wéi shēng sù D néng cù jìn gài xī shōu
Vitamin D can promote calcium absorption.
Tips for using 钙
- The compound 补钙 (bǔgài, "calcium supplementation") can refer to getting calcium from food as well as taking a supplement, so it does not automatically mean swallowing a pill.