毒素

dúsù

noun #6,624

Meanings

1 toxin
2 poison

Characters

element; substance

Examples

HSK 3

身体需要排出毒素。

Shēntǐ xūyào páichū dúsù.

The body needs to expel toxins.

HSK 7-9

这种蘑菇含有毒素。

Zhèzhǒng mógu hányǒu dúsù.

This type of mushroom contains toxins.

Tips

usage

毒素 refers to biological or chemical toxins. For 'poison' in general, use 毒药. 毒素 is more scientific/medical.

Stroke Order

毒 dú

素 sù