消毒 (xiāo dú) — to disinfect, to sterilize
Definition
To disinfect or sterilize physical objects, spaces, or wounds. 杀毒 is the computing term for killing computer viruses — not used for surfaces or skin.
verb
to disinfectto sterilize
Examples
- 消毒。Yī shēng zhèng zài gěi shǒu shù shì xiāo dú.The doctor is disinfecting the operating room.
- 。Zhè ge yóu yǒng chí měi tiān xiāo liǎng cì dú.This swimming pool is disinfected twice a day.
- 消毒。Nǐ jì de yòng jiǔ jīng xiāo dú shāng kǒu.Remember to disinfect the wound with alcohol.
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