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“calories” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrè liàng

Example

今晚的饭菜热量不太高。jīn wǎn de fàn cài rè liàng bú tài gāo

Tonight's meal isn't very high in calories.

Illustration for 热量 (calories)

How to say “calories” in Chinese

“Calories” in Chinese is 热量 (rè liàng).

The measurable energy content of food, represented as a number on a nutrition label.

Full entry for 热量: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 热量

这款零食热量很高，不适合减肥时吃。zhè kuǎn líng shí rè liàng hěn gāo bú shì hé jiǎn féi shí chī

This snack is very high in calories and is not suitable for eating while dieting.

Tips for using 热量

  • On food packaging, 热量 (rèliàng, "calorie content") may be given per serving or per 100 grams, so the stated basis matters when two numbers are compared.

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