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毒化 (dú huā) — to poison (literally, e.g. with a toxic substance); to spoil, to corrupt (figuratively, e.g. atmosphere, relationship, mind)

Definition

Used almost entirely in the figurative sense at HSK 7 — to 'poison' an atmosphere, relationship, or mindset (社会风气, 心灵). The literal sense ('poison with a toxic substance') is rare in modern usage.

verb
to poison (literally, e.g. with a toxic substance)to spoilto corrupt (figuratively, e.g. atmosphere, relationship, mind)

Examples

  • 毒化。
    Zhè zhǒng huà xué wù zhì huì dú huā kōng qì.
    This chemical substance will poison the air.
  • 毒化。
    Yáo yán bú duàn dú huā zhe shè huì fēng qì.
    Rumors are constantly corrupting the social atmosphere.
  • 毒化。
    Wǎng luò bào lì yán zhòng dú huā le qīng shào nián de xīn líng.
    Online violence has severely poisoned the minds of young people.

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