gou1 daan2 baak6高蛋白

Jyutpinggou1 daan2 baak6

Yalegōu dáan baahk

Definition

High in protein; rich in protein.

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How it's used

This term functions as an adjective to describe food or nutritional content. It is almost exclusively used in contexts related to fitness, gym culture, or specific dietary requirements. Unlike everyday food descriptions, it sounds clinical or marketing oriented rather than conversational.

Examples

le1呢fun2款naai5奶fan2粉hou2好gou1高daan2蛋baak6白㗎。

This brand of milk powder is very high in protein.

nei5你ping4平si4時jau5有mou5冇sik6食hoi1開gou1高daan2蛋baak6白sik6食mat6物？

Do you usually eat high protein foods?

Common phrases

gou1高daan2蛋baak6白jam2飲sik6食

high protein diet

gou1高daan2蛋baak6白sik6食mat6物

high protein food

Common mistake

Learners often try to use this as a noun to mean protein itself, but it strictly describes the level of protein. Use 蛋白質 when referring to the nutrient itself.