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毒 (dú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

毒 (dú) is a Chinese word: poison. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 毒

名 míng noun

poison

这种蘑菇有毒，不能吃。

zhè zhǒng mó gu yǒu dú bù néng chī

This kind of mushroom is poisonous, you cannot eat it.

动 dòng verb

to poison

他想毒杀仇人。

tā xiǎng dú shā chóu rén

He wanted to poison his enemy.

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Word breakdown

毒 dú — poison

Words with this character (6)
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  • 6 毒品 dú pǐn — drugs HSK 7
    • 毒 poison, toxic substance (narcotic aspect)
    • 品 goods, product, substance
    Example

    贩卖毒品是违法的。

    fàn mài dú pǐn shì wéi fǎ de

    Selling drugs is illegal.

Structure & writing
1 毒 dú — poison; toxic substance that chemically damages body tissues and functions

毒 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 龶 — graphic component
龶 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
责 zé responsibility; duty within one's role 青 qīng black
HSK 5
素 sù white; natural color
HSK 6
毒 dú poison; toxic substance that chemically damages body tissues and functions 麦 mài grain crops including barley, wheat, rye, and oats
1.2 母 mǔ — mother, mom
母 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 6
毒 dú poison; toxic substance that chemically damages body tissues and functions
HSK 7
姆 mǔ nanny; person hired to care for children, the elderly, or manage household affairs, usually female (see "保姆") 拇 mǔ thumb or big toe; the first digit of the hand or foot

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