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胆固醇

cholesterol

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

dan3gu4chun2 • dǎngùchún

Meaning

Primary

cholesterol

Mnemonic

胆固醇 Cholesterol is a sort of alcohol compound (figuratively 醇 mellow wine) that can form 固 solid deposits in the body, such as in the heart or 胆 gall bladder.

Usage

这种 食物 含有 很高 的 胆固醇。

This kind of food contains a lot of cholesterol.

运动 有助于 减少 胆固醇。

Exercise helps reduce cholesterol.

医生 建议 我 降低 胆固醇。

The doctor suggested that I lower my cholesterol.