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消毒

xiāo dú
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to disinfect; to sterilize

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“消毒”不能直接用于人,例如不说“消毒我的手”,而说“给我的手消毒”。

Formality

书面语中常用“进行消毒”或“予以消毒”,口语直接说“消毒”。

Example Sentences

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消毒 时要用酒精。
Use alcohol when disinfecting.
这些餐具已经 消毒 过了。
These utensils have already been disinfected.

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