含量

hánliàng

content

HSK 5

Character Breakdown

Understanding 含量

The word 含量 (hánliàng) specifically refers to the amount or content of a particular substance contained within something, often used in scientific, nutritional, or environmental contexts. It is a compound of (to hold or contain) and (amount or volume).

Usage and Context

含量 is commonly used to describe the concentration of ingredients or elements, such as sugar content in food, chemical components in materials, or gases in the atmosphere. It is a precise term often found on labels, reports, and scientific discussions.

Common Collocations

Nuances

When using 含量, speakers emphasize the measurable quantity of a substance inside a larger whole. It is more formal and technical than simply saying “” (have) or “包含” (include). Avoid confusing 含量 with alone, which can mean general quantity without the nuance of being contained within something.

Tips

  • 含量 is often paired with specific substances to clarify what is being measured.
  • It is not used for abstract quantities like time or money but for physical or chemical contents.
  • When reading labels or scientific texts, recognizing 含量 helps understand product composition or environmental data.

Example Sentences

这款饮料的糖分含量很高,不适合糖尿病患者饮用。

Zhè kuǎn yǐnliào de tángfèn hánliàng hěn gāo, bù shìhé tángniàobìng

This drink has a high sugar content and is not suitable for diabetic

食品包装上通常会标明营养成分的含量。

Shípǐn bāozhuāng shàng tōngcháng huì biāomíng yíngyǎng chéngfèn de

The nutritional content is usually indicated on food packaging.

空气中的二氧化碳含量正在逐年增加。

Kōngqì zhōng de èryǎnghuàtàn hánliàng zhèngzài zhúnián zēngjiā.

The carbon dioxide content in the air is increasing year by year.