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digestion in Chinese

digestion in Chinese is 消化, 腐朽 — digestion means the bodily process of breaking food down so it can be absorbed and used.

digestion in Chinese

消化
noun
Pronounced: xiāo huà
The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be used by the body.
腐朽
noun
Pronounced: fǔ xiǔ
The processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms.

What does "digestion" mean?

  1. noun The bodily process of breaking food down so it can be absorbed and used.
    "Eating too fast can interfere with digestion."
  2. noun The mental process of taking in and understanding new information.
    "The report needs some digestion before we can respond to it."
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digestion in a sentence

  • Eating too fast can interfere with digestion.
  • Fiber helps keep digestion running smoothly.
  • The report needs some digestion before we can respond to it.

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What is "digestion" in Chinese?

"digestion" in Chinese is 消化, 腐朽. digestion means: The bodily process of breaking food down so it can be absorbed and used.

How do you pronounce 消化?

"digestion" in Chinese is 消化, pronounced "xiāo huà".

How do you use "digestion" in a sentence?

Example: "Eating too fast can interfere with digestion." In Chinese, "digestion" is 消化, 腐朽.

Are there other ways to say "digestion" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "digestion": 消化, 腐朽.

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