HSK · Level 108
45 words
Chinese word
钙
Pronunciation
Pinyingài
Meaning
- nouncalcium
Example
这款牛奶富含钙。zhè kuǎn niú nǎi fù hán gài
This milk is rich in calcium.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A mineral that gives bones and teeth structure while supporting the body's electrical communication and movement.
Common phrases
钙吸收gài xī shōu
calcium absorption
钙摄入gài shè rù
calcium intake
钙补充gài bǔ chōng
calcium supplementation
Similar words
矿物质kuàng wù zhì: Inorganic nutrients found in the body and in foods.
维生素wéi shēng sù: Essential organic nutrients that help the body with metabolism and immunity.
钠nà: A metal element that regulates the body's water and electrolyte balance.
Definition in Chinese
人体必需的一种矿物质元素，帮助骨骼和牙齿生长与维持，并参与神经传导与肌肉收缩，常见来源为乳制品、绿叶蔬菜和钙补充剂。rén tǐ bì xū de yì zhǒng kuàng wù zhì yuán sù bāng zhù gǔ gé hé yá chǐ shēng zhǎng yǔ wéi chí bìng cān yù shén jīng zhuàn dǎo yǔ jī ròu shōu suō cháng jiàn lái yuán wèi rǔ zhì pǐn lǜ yè shū cài hé gài bǔ chōng jì
Word origin
The form 钙 (gài, "calcium") reflects a standard character pattern in which the left metal component signals an element and the right component helps mark its sound.
Usage tips
- 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.
Related words
- 钙质gài zhìcalcium contentnoun
- 钙剂gài jìcalcium supplementnoun