除菌

chújūn

verb

Meanings

1 to sterilize
2 to remove bacteria

Characters

bacteria, germs

Examples

HSK 5

高温可以有效除菌。

Gāowēn kěyǐ yǒuxiào chújūn.

High temperatures can effectively kill bacteria.

HSK 7-9

这款洗衣液除菌率99%。

Zhè kuǎn xǐyīyè chújūn lǜ bǎi fēn zhī jiǔ shí jiǔ %.

This laundry detergent has a 99% bacteria-removal rate.

Tips

usage

Marketing staple on Chinese cleaning product packaging. Compare: 除菌 (remove bacteria), 抑菌 (inhibit bacteria, weaker claim), 杀菌 (kill bacteria), 消毒 (disinfect).

Stroke Order

除 chú

菌 jūn