无菌

無菌

wújūn

adjective

Meanings

1 sterile
2 aseptic
3 germ-free

Characters

bacterium, germ

Examples

手术必须在无菌环境下进行。

Shǒushù bìxū zài wújūn huánjìng xià jìnxíng.

Surgery must be performed in a sterile environment.

请使用无菌手套。

Qǐng shǐyòng wújūn shǒutào.

Please use sterile gloves.

Tips

usage

The prefix 无 ('without') + 菌 (bacteria) gives 'sterile/aseptic'. Common collocations: 无菌操作 (aseptic technique), 无菌室 (clean room), 无菌包装 (sterile packaging for food/medical supplies).

Stroke Order

无 wú

菌 jūn