抗菌

kàngjūn

adjective

Meanings

1 antibacterial
2 antimicrobial

Characters

bacterium, germ

Examples

这种牙膏具有抗菌作用。

Zhè zhǒng yágāo jùyǒu kàngjūn zuòyòng.

This toothpaste has antibacterial properties.

医生给他开了抗菌药物。

Yīshēng gěi tā kāi le kàngjūn yàowù.

The doctor prescribed him antibacterial medication.

Tips

usage

抗菌 (antibacterial, general) vs 抗生素 kàngshēngsù (antibiotic, specifically the drug class). Consumer products say 抗菌; pharmacists say 抗生素.

Stroke Order

抗 kàng

菌 jūn