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中毒
zhòngdú
Description
中毒是指身体因为吃了坏东西或者吸入有害的气体而生病。
"中毒" refers to being sick because the body has ingested something bad or inhaled harmful gases.
这个词也可以用来说一个人特别喜欢做某件事，停不下来。
This word can also describe someone who really likes doing something and can't stop.
Meanings
中毒zhòngdú
to be poisoned; poisoning
他吃了坏掉的鱼，食物中毒了。
He ate spoiled fish and got food poisoning.
中毒zhòngdú
to be addicted to something
他玩游戏都中毒了，每天玩很久。
He is addicted to playing games and plays for a long time every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
中 (to hit/be struck by) + 毒 (poison), literally "struck by poison".
- Nuance
the addiction sense is informal and often exaggerated, similar to English "hooked".
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