抑菌

yìjūn

verb

Meanings

1 to inhibit bacteria
2 bacteriostatic
3 antibacterial

Characters

to suppress / inhibit

bacteria / germ

Examples

HSK 7-9

这款洗手液有抑菌效果。

Zhè kuǎn xǐshǒuyè yǒu yìjūn xiàoguǒ.

This hand soap has an antibacterial effect.

HSK 7-9

抑菌和杀菌不是一回事。

Yìjūn hé shājūn búshì yìhuíshì.

Inhibiting bacteria and killing bacteria are not the same thing.

HSK 7-9

抑菌湿巾出门带一包很方便。

Yìjūn shījīn chūmén dài yì bāo hěn fāngbiàn.

It's handy to carry a pack of antibacterial wipes when going out.

Tips

mistakes

抑菌 (inhibit, slow growth) is not 杀菌 (kill). Also compare 除菌 (eliminate/remove bacteria). Chinese product packaging is strictly regulated: 抑菌 products cannot legally claim to 杀菌.

Stroke Order

抑 yì

菌 jūn