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    Expressing 'poison' with 毒 (dú)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    来自 + Source + 的 + 毒

    Explanation

    The word 毒 (dú) can function as a noun meaning 'poison' or 'toxin,' or as a verb meaning 'to poison.' It describes harmful substances that cause damage to living things. It appears in compounds like 中毒 (to be poisoned) and 毒药 (poison medicine).

    Examples

    • 这条蛇的毒很厉害，被咬了要马上去医院。

      zhè tiáo shé de dú hěn lìhai, bèi yǎo le yào mǎshàng qù yīyuàn.

      This snake's venom is very potent; if bitten, you must go to the hospital immediately.

    • 小心，别碰那个瓶子，里面有毒。

      xiǎoxīn, bié pèng nàge píngzi, lǐmiàn yǒu dú.

      Be careful, don't touch that bottle — there's poison inside.

    • 他不小心吃了有毒的蘑菇，中毒了。

      tā bù xiǎoxīn chī le yǒu dú de mógū, zhòng dú le.

      He accidentally ate poisonous mushrooms and got poisoned.

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