钙片

鈣片

gàipiàn

noun #37,312

Measure Word

一粒钙片 lì

Meanings

1 calcium tablet
2 calcium supplement

Characters

thin piece, tablet

Examples

HSK 3

医生建议老人每天吃钙片。

Yīshēng jiànyì lǎorén měitiān chī gàipiàn.

The doctor recommends that the elderly take calcium tablets daily.

HSK 3

孩子长身体，多补充钙片。

Háizi zhǎng shēntǐ, duō bǔchōng gàipiàn.

Kids are growing, so supplement with extra calcium.

Tips

usage

Although listed under TCM gaps, 钙片 is a Western-medicine supplement (西药). Often paired with 维生素 (vitamins) and 保健品 (health products) in elderly gift-giving culture.

Stroke Order

钙 gài

片 piàn