蛋白质

• Pinyin: dàn bái zhì
• Hanzi breakdown: 蛋 = 疋 + 虫 (egg); 白 = 白 (white); 质 = 斤 + 贝 (substance)

Meaning

Protein; a class of large biomolecules essential for bodily structure, function, and regulation.

The scientific and everyday term for protein as a macronutrient. Used in nutrition, biology, food science, and medicine. Central to discussions of diet, fitness, and health.

Examples

1. 运动员在训练后需要及时补充足够的蛋白质以促进肌肉恢复。 After training, athletes need to replenish enough protein promptly to help their muscles recover.
2. 豆类和坚果是植物性蛋白质的优质来源。 Beans and nuts are excellent sources of plant-based protein.
3. 蛋白质摄入不足会导致肌肉流失和免疫力下降。 Not getting enough protein can lead to muscle loss and a weakened immune system.

Usage Guide

Context: nutrition, health, biology, fitness

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 健康饮食需要保证充足的蛋白质摄入量。(A healthy diet requires ensuring sufficient protein intake.)
• 这款营养粉每份含有二十五克蛋白质。(This nutritional powder contains twenty-five grams of protein per serving.)

Don't Say

• 蛋白质很好吃 — 蛋白质 refers to the molecular nutrient, not food itself; say 富含蛋白质的食物很美味 for tasty protein-rich food

Origin & History

蛋 (egg) + 白 (white) + 质 (substance) — from egg white, a protein-rich substance

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal