Learn a Chinese Character - 毒

Chinese Character: (Dú - Poison; Toxic)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Mother radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (Number of strokes: 9)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从母(本源),⺮声(zhú,表音)。本义指有害物质(如"毒药"),现指危害性事物(如"毒品")(Phonetic-semantic character: "母" (source) + "⺮" (bamboo). Originally meant "harmful substance", now means "toxic".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin:(Second tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

Consuming illegal drugs is dangerous. 吸食毒品是危险的。

Disinfect surfaces regularly. 定期给物体表面消毒。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "母" (mother) + "⺮" (bamboo) → Natural elements can be harmful. 组合“母”+“⺮”→ 自然元素也可能有害。

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