杀菌

殺菌

shājūn

verb #29,056

Meanings

1 to sterilize
2 to kill bacteria
3 to disinfect

Characters

bacteria; germ; fungus

Examples

牛奶经过高温杀菌处理后才能上市销售。

Niúnǎi jīngguò gāowēn shājūn chǔlǐ hòu cáinéng shàngshì xiāoshòu.

Milk can only be sold after being treated with high-temperature sterilization.

这种消毒液能有效杀菌，防止感染。

Zhèzhǒng xiāodúyè néng yǒuxiào shājūn, fángzhǐ gǎnrǎn.

This disinfectant can effectively kill bacteria and prevent infection.

Tips

memory

杀 means 'to kill' and 菌 means 'bacteria/germ' — straightforward: 'kill germs.'

Stroke Order

杀 shā

菌 jūn