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碳水化合物
tànshuǐhuàhéwù
Description
碳水化合物是食物里很重要的东西，比如米饭、面包和土豆里都有很多。
"碳水化合物" are important components in food, found in rice, bread, and potatoes.
它可以给我们身体能量，很多人减肥的时候会少吃碳水化合物。
It provides energy for our body, and many people eat less "碳水化合物" when dieting.
Meanings
碳水化合物tànshuǐhuàhéwù
carbohydrate (a nutrient in food)
米饭里有很多碳水化合物。
Rice contains a lot of carbohydrates.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
碳水 (carbon-water) + 化合物 (chemical compound), a literal translation of 'carbohydrate'.
- Nuance
often shortened to 碳水 in everyday diet talk, e.g. 戒碳水 (cut carbs).
In videos
“它是优质的碳水化合物”
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