吸毒 (xī dú) — to take drugs (illegal narcotics); to abuse drugs
Definition
吸毒 (xī dú) is the set phrase for 'to use/abuse illegal drugs.' The verb 吸 on its own just means to inhale or suck — adding 毒 (poison) is what makes it drug abuse.
verb
to take drugs (illegal narcotics)to abuse drugs
Examples
- 吸毒。Tā yīn wèi xī dú shī qù le gōng zuò.He lost his job because of drug use.
- ，。Tā xī guò dú, xiàn zài jiè le.He used to take drugs, but now he's quit.
- 吸毒。Zhèng fǔ dà lì xuān chuán xī dú de wēi hài.The government is vigorously publicizing the dangers of drug use.
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