乳糖

rǔtáng
noun #15,451

Meanings

  1. 1 lactose

Examples

Hěnduō Yàzhōu rén yǒu rǔtáng bù nài zhèng.
Many Asian people are lactose intolerant.
Zhèzhǒng niúnǎi qùchú le rǔtáng.
This milk has had the lactose removed.

Tips

culture
Lactose intolerance (乳糖) is very common in East Asia, affecting an estimated 80-90% of Chinese adults. Lactose-free milk is widely available in Chinese supermarkets.

Stroke Order

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