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消毒

xiāodú
verb HSK 5 #8,818

Meanings

  1. 1 to disinfect; to sterilize
  2. 2 disinfection; sterilization

Characters

消
xiāo
to eliminate; to remove
毒
dú
poison; toxin; germs
To eliminate toxins/germs - to disinfect.

Examples

HSK 6
伤口需要先消毒。
Shāngkǒu xūyào xiān xiāodú.
The wound needs to be disinfected first.
HSK 7-9
餐具要定期消毒。
Cānjù yào dìngqī xiāodú.
Tableware should be regularly sterilized.
HSK 7-9
用酒精消毒双手。
Yòng jiǔjīng xiāodú shuāngshǒu.
Use alcohol to disinfect your hands.

Tips

usage
消毒液 (disinfectant solution), 消毒水 (disinfectant water), 消毒剂 (disinfectant agent).

Stroke Order

消 xiāo
毒 dú