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Chinese

xiāohuà
Meaning: to digest; digestion
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這種食物很難消化。
这种食物很难消化。
This kind of food is hard to digest.
吃飯時要細嚼慢嚥,這樣才有利於消化。
You should chew your food slowly when eating, as this is beneficial for digestion.
胃會分泌胃液來消化食物。
The stomach secretes gastric juice to digest food.
吃東西時充分咀嚼食物,能幫助腸胃消化。
When eating, chewing food thoroughly can help the digestive system process it.
唾液中含有澱粉酶,可以幫助消化食物。
Saliva contains amylase, which helps digest food.

Usage Notes

The process of breaking down food in the body.

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