chất bột
Definition
- Noun:
- Starchy substance; carbohydrate: A substance, typically white and powdery, that is rich in starch and serves as a primary source of energy in food. It is a type of carbohydrate.
- Powdery substance: In a broader, less common sense, it can refer to any substance with a fine, dry, powdery consistency.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gạo, khoai tây, và ngô chứa nhiều chất bột. (Rice, potatoes, and corn contain a lot of starch.)
- Chế độ ăn này hạn chế chất bột. (This diet restricts carbohydrates.)
- Trên bàn có một vệt chất bột trắng. (There is a streak of white powdery substance on the table.)
Advanced Usage
- "Chất bột đường": A more specific compound term meaning "carbohydrate," literally "starchy-sugary substance." This is a common term in nutritional science.
- Chất bột đường là nguồn năng lượng chính cho cơ thể. (Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the body.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tinh bột (n): Starch. This is a more precise synonym for the primary meaning.
- Tinh bột có trong gạo và lúa mì. (Starch is found in rice and wheat.)
- Carbohydrate (n, English loanword): Often used interchangeably in scientific or nutritional contexts.
- Carbs là cách viết tắt thông dụng cho carbohydrate. (Carbs is a common abbreviation for carbohydrates.)
Synonyms
- Tinh bột: Starch.
- Gluxit (n, scientific term): Carbohydrate, glucide.
Related Phrases
- Thực phẩm giàu chất bột: Starchy foods; carbohydrate-rich foods.
- Ngũ cốc là thực phẩm giàu chất bột. (Cereals are starchy foods.)
- Hấp thụ chất bột: To absorb carbohydrates/starch.
- Cơ thể hấp thụ chất bột rất nhanh. (The body absorbs carbohydrates very quickly.)
Notes on Meaning
- The primary and most common meaning of 'chất bột' is "starch" or "carbohydrate" in a nutritional context. The secondary meaning of a general "powdery substance" is less frequent and often requires context for clarity. In modern usage, it is rarely used to describe non-food powders like dust or flour (which are 'bột' alone).