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营养 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
营养yíngyǎngnutritionHSK 5, n, rank #7272, Medium
营养yíngyǎngnourishmentHSK 5, n, rank #7272, Medium
营养yíngyǎng>种[zhǒng]HSK 5, n, rank #7272, Medium
yíngyǎng(ying2yang3) T2
  1. 1nutrition
  2. 2nourishment
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March 24, 2026
营养(營養)yíngyǎng(ying2yang3)

营养 (yíng yǎng) refers to the substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and health. It is commonly used in contexts related to food, diet, and health, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition in maintaining well-being.

Frequency#7272DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, nutrition is often linked to traditional medicine and dietary practices, where food is seen as a form of medicine to maintain balance and health. The concept of 'food as medicine' is deeply rooted in Chinese culinary philosophy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef (营) gathering a variety of fresh ingredients (养) to create a nutritious meal. The character 营 looks like a cozy kitchen scene, while 养 reminds you of nurturing growth, connecting the idea of preparing nourishing food.

Meanings of 营养

yíngyǎng(ying2yang3)
1nutrition
2nourishment
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About 营养

营养Simplified
營養Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7272Frequency Rank
种Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 营养

Quick Contrast

营养 (nutrition) vs 饮食 (diet) — use 营养 when focusing on the nourishment aspect, while 饮食 refers more broadly to the types of food consumed.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a chef (营) gathering a variety of fresh ingredients (养) to create a nutritious meal. The character 营 looks like a cozy kitchen scene, while 养 reminds you of nurturing growth, connecting the idea of preparing nourishing food.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 营养 in formal discussions about health, as it might be confused with related terms like 饮食 (diet). It is often used in phrases like '营养丰富' (nutritionally rich) and '营养不良' (malnutrition).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 营养 connects with other health-related vocabulary like 饮食 (diet) and 健康 (health). Students should focus on collocations and phrases that use 营养 to improve their understanding of health and nutrition.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, nutrition is often linked to traditional medicine and dietary practices, where food is seen as a form of medicine to maintain balance and health. The concept of 'food as medicine' is deeply rooted in Chinese culinary philosophy.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 营养 with the word 饮食 (diet) when discussing health. For example, saying '我需要一个营养的饮食' (I need a nutrition diet) is incorrect; it should be '我需要营养丰富的饮食' (I need a nutritionally rich diet).

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Component Characters

营yíngcamp
HSK 511 strokes艹
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养yǎngto raise (animals)
HSK 39 strokes丷
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Grammar Patterns of 营养

营养 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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在减肥过程中保持饮食的____相对均衡是明智的。

It makes sense to eat a reasonably balanced diet when slimming.

Example Sentences for 营养 (14)

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在减肥过程中保持饮食的营养相对均衡是明智的。

zài jiǎn féi guò chéng zhōng bǎo chí yǐn shí de yíng yǎng xiāng duì jūn héng shì míng zhì de。

It makes sense to eat a reasonably balanced diet when slimming.
2
一些预制膳食很有营养，而且烹调起来很简单。

yī xiē yù zhì shàn shí hěn yǒu yíng yǎng， ， ér qiě pēng tiáo qǐ lái hěn jiǎn。

Some ready made meals are nutritious and very easy to prepare.
3
知道食物所含的营养成分有时的确有帮助。

zhī dào shí wù suǒ hán de yíng yǎng chéng fēn yǒu shí de què yǒu bāng zhù。

It does sometimes help to know the nutritional content of foods.
4
总体来说，矿物质远远不如其他营养成分好吸收。

zǒng tǐ lái shuō， ， kuàng wù zhì yuǎn yuǎn bù rú qí tā yíng yǎng chéng fēn hǎo xī。

Minerals in general are not nearly so well absorbed as other nutrients.
5
人口中有40%的人营养不良。

rén kǒu zhōng yǒu40% 40% de rén yíng yǎng bù。

Forty per cent of the population is suffering from malnutrition.
6
营养不良的人更有可能被传染。

yíng yǎng bù liáng de rén gēng yǒu kě néng bèi chuán rǎn。

Infections are more likely in those suffering from malnutrition.
7
污水中的营养物确实会加快港口的海藻生长。

wū shuǐ zhōng de yíng yǎng wù què shí huì jiā kuài gǎng kǒu de hǎi zǎo shēng cháng。

Sewage nutrients do increase algal growth in the harbour.
8
营养学家说我们所摄入的卡路里中只应有33％来自脂肪。

yíng yǎng xué jiā shuō wǒ mén suǒ shè rù de kǎ lù lǐ zhōng zhī yīng yǒu33％ 33％ lái zì zhī。

Nutritionists say only 33% of our calorie intake should be from fat.
9
糖能快速缓解饥饿感，但不能提供持久的营养。

táng néng kuài sù huǎn jiě jī è gǎn， ， dàn bù néng tí gōng chí jiǔ de yíng。

Sugar gives quick relief to hunger but provides no lasting nourishment.
10
脱脂乳制品能提供身体所需的营养，而不含过多的热量。

tuō zhī rǔ zhì pǐn néng tí gōng shēn tǐ suǒ xū de yíng yǎng， ， ér bù hán guò duō de rè。

Non-fat dairy products supply the needed nutrients without excessive calories.
11
每天摄取足够的营养对保持健康至关重要。

Měitiān shèqǔ zúgòu de yíngyǎng duì bǎochí jiànkāng zhìguān zhòngyào.

Getting enough nutrition daily is crucial for maintaining health.
12
这本书介绍了如何通过饮食获得均衡的营养。

Zhè běn shū jièshào le rúhé tōngguò yǐnshí huòdé jūnhéng de yíngyǎng.

This book explains how to achieve balanced nutrition through diet.
13
他最近在研究哪些食物的营养价值最高。

Tā zuìjìn zài yánjiū nǎxiē shíwù de yíngyǎng jiàzhí zuìgāo.

He is currently studying which foods have the highest nutritional value.
14
儿童在成长过程中需要特别注意营养的摄入。

Értóng zài chéngzhǎng guòchéng zhōng xūyào tèbié zhùyì yíngyǎng de shèrù.

Children need to pay special attention to their nutrition intake during growth.

Cultural Notes for 营养

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, nutrition is often linked to traditional medicine and dietary practices, where food is seen as a form of medicine to maintain balance and health. The concept of 'food as medicine' is deeply rooted in Chinese culinary philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions about 营养

You can say '营养价值' (yíng yǎng jià zhí).