杀毒 (shā dú) — (computing) to scan for and eliminate viruses; to run antivirus; to disinfect (less common; use 消毒 in general contexts)
Definition
In modern usage, 杀毒 means 'to scan for and remove computer viruses.' For physical disinfection (surfaces, wounds, rooms), use 消毒 instead.
verb
(computing) to scan for and eliminate virusesto run antivirusto disinfect (less common; use 消毒 in general contexts)
Examples
- ，杀毒。Wǒ de diàn nǎo zhòng dú le, xū yào yùn xíng shā dú ruǎn jiàn.My computer got a virus; I need to run antivirus software.
- 杀毒。Zhè ge shā dú chéng xù měi xīng qī zì dòng gēng xīn yí cì.This antivirus program updates automatically once a week.
- 杀毒，。Tā zhèng zài gěi shǒu jī shā dú, fáng zhǐ è yì ruǎn jiàn.He's scanning his phone for viruses to prevent malware.
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