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毒 (dú): poison, toxin; to poison; poisonous

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HSK 6noun, verb, adjective

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Pinyin
Meaning
poison, toxin; to poison; poisonous
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun, verb, adjective
HSK level
HSK 6
Strokes
9

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • poison
  • to poison
  • poisonous
  • malicious
  • cruel
  • fierce
  • narcotics

Chinese explanation

  • 指能危害生命或健康的物质,如毒药、毒素
  • 也指这种物质造成的伤害或危害,如中毒、消毒
  • 还用来形容对人有害的事物或心肠狠毒、手段狠辣,如毒害、狠毒。

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Example sentences

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This kind of mushroom contains deadly poison; eating it by mistake can endanger your life.

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The wastewater discharged illegally by the factory is toxic, causing many fish downstream to die.

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After he became addicted to drugs, his health got worse and worse, and he was eventually sent to a drug rehabilitation center.

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Pesticides are highly toxic, so you must wear gloves and a mask when using them.

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