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

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.

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