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维生素

wéi shēng sù

HSK 6

Meaning

  • vitamin

Definition

维持人体正常生理功能所必需的一类有机化合物，大多不能由人体自身合成，需从食物中摄取。

A class of organic compounds essential for normal physiological functions in humans, most of which cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from food.

Usage

通常用作名词，指代维生素类物质；也可用于复合词或短语中，如“维生素C”、“维生素缺乏症”。

Generally used as a noun referring to vitamin substances; can also be used in compounds or phrases like 'vitamin C' or 'vitamin deficiency'.

Examples

  • 1 多吃水果蔬菜可以补充维生素。 (Eating more fruits and vegetables can supplement vitamins.)
  • 2 医生建议我每天服用一片维生素片。 (The doctor advised me to take one vitamin pill every day.)
  • 3 缺乏维生素A可能会导致夜盲症。 (A lack of vitamin A may lead to night blindness.)
  • 4 这种饮料富含维生素C。 (This drink is rich in vitamin C.)
  • 5 维生素D对骨骼健康非常重要。 (Vitamin D is very important for bone health.)

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