bou2 gin6 sik6 ban2保健食品
Jyutpingbou2 gin6 sik6 ban2
Yalebóu gihn sihk bán
Definition
Health food; dietary supplements that promote physical well-being.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to dietary supplements or health products rather than just healthy food like vegetables or fruits. It is commonly used in marketing and health contexts to describe pills, powders, or extracts intended to boost wellness. People often use it interchangeably with 營養補充品 when discussing vitamins or minerals.
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He takes health supplements every day.
Are these health supplements actually effective?
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Common phrases
to take health supplements
to purchase health supplements
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 健康食品, which usually refers to natural, wholesome, or organic food products. 保健食品 implies a processed supplement intended for health maintenance, whereas 健康食品 is a broader term for nutritious food.
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