gei1 co2 doi6 ze6基礎代謝基础代谢

Jyutpinggei1 co2 doi6 ze6

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Definition

Basal metabolism; the minimum amount of energy required to maintain vital body functions at rest.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the energy the body burns while at rest to maintain basic life functions. It is a technical term frequently used in fitness and nutrition contexts rather than casual daily conversation. People often discuss it when trying to understand why their weight loss progress has stalled.

Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知zi6自gei2己gei1基co2礎doi6代ze6謝jau5有gei2幾gou1高aa4呀？

Do you know how high your basal metabolism is?

gei1基co2礎doi6代ze6謝dai1低hou2好naan4難gaam2減fei4肥㗎。

It is hard to lose weight if your basal metabolism is low.

Common phrases

tai4提gou1高gei1基co2礎doi6代ze6謝

increase basal metabolism

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general metabolism, which is 新陳代謝. While 基礎代謝 is a specific measurement of resting energy, 新陳代謝 refers to the broader chemical processes in the body.