Basic Meaning
n
In this scientific sense, it refers to organic compounds like glucose, sucrose, etc. 如 in the source meaning introduces examples.
sugar (biochemical classification); carbohydrates
有机化合物的一类,可分为单糖、双糖和多糖,是人体内产生热能的主要物质,如葡萄糖、蔗糖、乳糖、淀粉等。也叫碳水化合物。
Words:
乳糖蔗糖果糖葡萄糖
Sentences:
- 人体需要摄入足够的糖来提供能量。The human body needs to consume enough sugar (carbohydrates) to provide energy.
- 葡萄糖是一种重要的单糖。Glucose is an important type of monosaccharide.
n
Often uses measure words like 块 or 颗. This sense specifically refers to solid, sweet treats.
candy; sweet
(块,颗)特指糖果。
Words:
软糖水果糖花生糖麻糖糖姜
Sentences:
- 他给了我一块水果糖。He gave me a piece of fruit candy.
- 这些花生糖很好吃。These peanut brittle candies are very tasty.
n
This is the general, everyday term for the sweet substance derived from plants. 从 in the source meaning indicates the source material.
sugar; sweetener
从甘蔗、甜菜、米、麦等提制出来的甜的东西。
Words:
食糖白糖砂糖冰糖
Sentences:
- 我喝咖啡不喜欢加糖。I don't like adding sugar to my coffee.
- 请去超市买一袋白糖。Please go to the supermarket and buy a bag of white sugar.
Writing & Component
Radical米
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Strokes丶丿一丨丿丶丶一丿𠃍一一丨丨𠃍一
