類固醇 / 类固醇
lèigùchún
The English word 'steroid' is translated into Mandarin as 類固醇 / 类固醇 (lèigùchún). If unsure, use 類固醇 / 类固醇. Wiktionary also lists 甾 (zāi) and 甾體 / 甾体 (zāitǐ).
Meaning: class of organic compounds (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mandarin | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 類固醇 / 类固醇 | lèigùchún |
| 甾 | zāi |
| 甾體 / 甾体 | zāitǐ |
The term refers to a class of organic compounds.
How do you pronounce it?
lèigùchún
Did you know?
- The character 甾 used in steroids is a modern visual reconstruction. Its upper part represents the three side chains of a steroid molecule and the bottom component 田 represents the tetracyclic core.
- In Chinese medical contexts, 類固醇 is often used as a shorthand to refer specifically to corticosteroids rather than the entire class of organic compounds.
Examples in context
- 医生给他开了甾体激素治疗过敏反应。The doctor prescribed him steroids to treat an allergic reaction.
- 科学家正在研究新一代的甾体激素。Scientists are researching a new generation of steroids.
- 他被怀疑使用了类固醇来增加肌肉力量。He is suspected of using steroids to increase muscle strength.
- 运动员在奥运会前服用了类固醇。Athletes took steroids before the Olympic Games.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steroid” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 甾, CC BY-SA 4.0.
