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    Expressing 'drugs' with 毒品 (dúpǐn)

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    Structure

    毒品

    Explanation

    The noun 毒品 (dúpǐn) means 'drugs' or 'narcotics,' referring specifically to illegal or controlled substances. It is composed of 毒 (poison/toxic) and 品 (product/goods). This word is used in legal, news, and social contexts when discussing substance abuse or drug-related crimes.

    Examples

    • 警方在他家中查获了大量毒品。

      Jǐngfāng zài tā jiāzhōng cháhuòle dàliàng dúpǐn.

      The police seized a large quantity of drugs from his home.

    • 贩卖毒品是严重的犯罪行为。

      Fànmài dúpǐn shì yánzhòng de fànzuì xíngwéi.

      Drug trafficking is a serious criminal offense.

    • 政府加大了打击毒品的力度。

      Zhèngfǔ jiādàle dǎjī dúpǐn de lìdù.

      The government has intensified its crackdown on drugs.

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