zi1 zat1脂質脂质
Jyutpingzi1 zat1
Yalejī jāt
Definition
Lipid
neutralhealthfood
How it's used
Used primarily in scientific, medical, or nutritional contexts rather than in casual conversation. While it covers fats, oils, and waxes, it is rarely heard in daily life unless discussing health reports or food labels. Most people prefer using 脂肪 when talking about body fat or dietary fat in general.
Examples
le1 fun2 ling4 sik6 zi1 zat1 ham4 loeng6 hou2 gou1 aa4
呢款零食脂質含量好高呀。
This snack has a very high lipid content.
ji1 sang1 waa6 jiu3 hung3 zai3 zi1 zat1 sip3 ceoi2 loeng4
醫生話要控制脂質攝取量。
The doctor said I need to control my lipid intake.
Related words
Common phrases
zi1 zat1 ham4 loeng6
脂質含量
lipid content
zi1 zat1 doi6 ze6
脂質代謝
lipid metabolism
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe someone being overweight or having body fat, as it sounds overly clinical and technical. Use 脂肪 instead for everyday health discussions.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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