Definition
消毒 (xiāo dú) is the everyday word for disinfecting or sterilizing surfaces, wounds, etc. It differs from 杀毒, which is mostly used for computer viruses or digital threats. 消毒 is a separable verb (离合词), so it can be split — e.g., 消了毒 'disinfected' or 消两次毒 'disinfect twice'.
verb
to disinfectto sterilize
Examples
- 消毒。Yīshēng zhèngzài gěi shǒushùshì xiāo dú.The doctor is disinfecting the operating room.
- 。Zhège yóuyǒngchí měitiān xiāo liǎng cì dú.This swimming pool is disinfected twice a day.
- 消毒。Nǐ jìde yòng jiǔjīng xiāo dú shāngkǒu.Remember to disinfect the wound with alcohol.
Browse more HSK 6 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.