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蛋白质dànbáizhìproteinHSK 6, n, 24 strokes, rank #8627, Hard
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March 24, 2026

蛋白质(蛋白質)dànbáizhì(dan4bai2zhi4)

蛋白质 (dàn bái zhì) refers to proteins, which are essential macromolecules in the body that play crucial roles in structure, function, and regulation of tissues and organs. Commonly discussed in contexts of nutrition and biochemistry, this term underscores the importance of proteins in a balanced diet and human health.

Strokes24Frequency#8627DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, there's a strong emphasis on balanced nutrition, including sufficient protein intake from both animal and plant sources, highlighting the cultural importance of health and wellness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant egg (蛋, dàn) with a strong white (白, bái) shell, symbolizing the protective role of proteins in our body. The '质' (zhì) component can remind you of 'quality,' as proteins are of high quality in terms of nutrition.

Meanings of 蛋白质

dànbáizhì(dan4bai2zhi4)
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About 蛋白质

蛋白质Simplified
蛋白質Traditional
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8627Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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氨基酸 (ānjīsuān) vs 蛋白质 (dàn bái zhì): Choose 蛋白质 when referring to the complete proteins made up of amino acids, while 氨基酸 specifically refers to the individual building blocks of proteins.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone of each syllable; mixing them can lead to misunderstandings. It's often used in health discussions, such as 'high protein diets' (高蛋白饮食). Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler terms might suffice.

HSK Study Tips

As a Level 6 word, 蛋白质 connects with other scientific and health-related vocabulary. Focus on understanding its implications in nutrition and biochemistry, especially in discussions about dietary needs and health.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 蛋白质 with other nutrients, such as 碳水化合物 (carbohydrates). For example, saying '我需要更多的碳白质' instead of '蛋白质' is incorrect. The correct phrase should focus solely on 蛋白质.

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Component Characters

蛋dànegg
HSK 211 strokes虫
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白báiwhite
HSK 55 strokes白
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质zhìcharacter
HSK 58 strokes厂
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How to say protein in Chinese

“protein” in Chinese is蛋白质dànbáizhì

蛋白质 (dàn bái zhì) refers to proteins, which are essential macromolecules in the body that play crucial roles in structure, function, and regulation of tissues and organs. Commonly discussed in contexts of nutrition and biochemistry, this term underscores the importance of proteins in a balanced diet and human health.

When to use 蛋白质

Be careful with the tone of each syllable; mixing them can lead to misunderstandings. It's often used in health discussions, such as 'high protein diets' (高蛋白饮食). Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler terms might suffice.

蛋白质 or something close to it

氨基酸 (ānjīsuān) vs 蛋白质 (dàn bái zhì): Choose 蛋白质 when referring to the complete proteins made up of amino acids, while 氨基酸 specifically refers to the individual building blocks of proteins.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 蛋白质 with other nutrients, such as 碳水化合物 (carbohydrates). For example, saying '我需要更多的碳白质' instead of '蛋白质' is incorrect. The correct phrase should focus solely on 蛋白质.

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蛋
白
质

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Grammar Patterns of 蛋白质

蛋白质 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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饮食中摄入过量____可能会加速衰老。

Too much protein in the diet may advance the ageing process.

Example Sentences for 蛋白质 (15)

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饮食中摄入过量蛋白质可能会加速衰老。

yǐn shí zhōng shè rù guò liáng dàn bái zhì kě néng huì jiā sù shuāi lǎo。

Too much protein in the diet may advance the ageing process.
2
研究人员已经从罂粟种子里分离出一种新的蛋白质。

yán jiū rén yuán yǐ jīng cóng yīng sù zhǒng zǐ lǐ fēn lí chū yī zhǒng xīn de dàn bái zhì。

Researchers have isolated a new protein from the seeds of poppies.
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食物由碳水化合物、蛋白质和脂肪构成。

shí wù yóu tàn shuǐ huà hé wù、 、 dàn bái zhì hé zhī fáng gòu。

Food is made up of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
4
除水而外, 人的一半体重是蛋白质.

chú shuǐ ér wài, , rén de yī bàn tǐ zhòng shì dàn bái.

Excluding water, half of the body's weight is protein.
5
昆虫由数万种蛋白质构成。

kūn chóng yóu shù wàn zhǒng dàn bái zhì gòu chéng。

Insects are made up of tens of thousands of proteins.
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角蛋白是毛发和指甲中的主要蛋白质.

jiǎo dàn bái shì máo fā hé zhǐ jiǎ zhōng de zhǔ yào dàn bái zhì.

Keratin is the major protein in hair and nails.
7
活细胞中所有复杂的运行成分都由蛋白质分子构成。

huó xì bāo zhōng suǒ yǒu fù zá de yùn háng chéng fēn dū yóu dàn bái zhì fēn zǐ gòu chéng。

Protein molecules compose all the complex working parts of living cells.
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牛乳中的固态物质包括盐分 、 蛋白质和糖.

niú rǔ zhōng de gù tài wù zhì bāo kuò yán fēn、 、 dàn bái zhì hé.

Milk solids include salts, protein and sugar.
9
乳酸细菌产生的酸足以使乳蛋白质凝固.

rǔ suān xì jūn chǎn shēng de suān zú yǐ shǐ rǔ dàn bái zhì níng gù.

Acid production of lactic acid bacteria is sufficient to coagulate milk proteins.
10
运动员需要大量的蛋白质来维持肌肉的健康。

Yùndòngyuán xūyào dàliàng de dànbáizhì lái wéichí jīròu de jiànkāng.

Athletes need a large amount of protein to maintain healthy muscles.
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科学家发现了一种可以提高作物蛋白质含量的新方法。

Kēxuéjiā fāxiànle yī zhǒng kěyǐ tígāo zuòwù dànbáizhì hánliàng de xīn fāngfǎ.

Scientists have discovered a new method to increase the protein content in crops.
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植物蛋白质在素食者的饮食中扮演重要角色。

zhíwù dànbáizhì zài sùshízhě de yǐnshí zhōng bànyǎn zhòngyào juésè.

Plant proteins play an important role in the diet of vegetarians.
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科学家正在研究如何利用蛋白质来修复受损的细胞。

kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū rúhé lìyòng dànbáizhì lái xiūfù shòusǔn de xìbāo.

Scientists are researching how to use proteins to repair damaged cells.
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蛋白质在身体的免疫系统中起着关键作用。

dànbáizhì zài shēntǐ de miǎnyì xìtǒng zhōng qǐzhe guānjiàn zuòyòng.

Proteins play a crucial role in the body's immune system.
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为了增加肌肉量，他每天摄入高蛋白质食物。

wèile zēngjiā jīròu liàng, tā měitiān shèrù gāo dànbáizhì shíwù.

To increase muscle mass, he consumes high-protein foods daily.

Frequently Asked Questions about 蛋白质

You can say: '这个食物含有很多蛋白质' (This food contains a lot of protein).

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