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消毒
xiāodú
Description
消毒的意思是用一些东西杀死细菌，让东西变得干净、安全。
The meaning of "消毒" is to use something to kill bacteria, making things clean and safe.
生病的时候，医生和护士常常要给伤口消毒。
When sick, doctors and nurses often need to disinfect wounds.
Meanings
消毒xiāodú
to disinfect; to sterilize
用酒精给桌子消毒。
Disinfect the table with alcohol.
消毒xiāodú
disinfection; sterilization
这里每天都做消毒。
Disinfection is done here every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
消 (eliminate) + 毒 (poison/germs), literally "to eliminate poison".
- Nuance
often takes 给 for the target: 给伤口消毒 (disinfect the wound).
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