吸
毒

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The word 吸毒 is formed by combining two characters: 吸 (xī), which means "to inhale" or "to suck", and 毒 (dú), which means "poison". Together, they create a direct and vivid compound that literally means "to suck/inhale poison". This formation visually and conceptually depicts the core action and dangerous substance involved, serving as a straightforward metaphorical name for the act of taking illicit drugs.

Example Sentences Hide

吸毒有害健康。

xī dú yǒu hài jiàn kāng.

Drug abuse is harmful to health.

吸毒会导致成瘾。

xī dú huì dǎo zhì chéng yǐn.

Taking drugs can lead to addiction.

许多年轻人因好奇而吸毒。

xǔ duō nián qīng rén yīn hào qí ér xī dú.

Many young people take drugs out of curiosity.

政府严厉打击吸毒和贩毒行为。

zhèng fǔ yán lì dǎ jī xī dú hé fàn dú xíng wéi.

The government cracks down hard on drug abuse and drug trafficking.

长期吸毒不仅危害个人健康，还会破坏家庭和谐。

cháng qī xī dú bù jǐn wēi hài gè rén jiàn kāng, hái huì pò huài jiā tíng hé xié.

Long-term drug abuse not only endangers personal health but also disrupts family harmony.

Word Definition - 吸毒

xī dú to take drugs

Individual Character Details

吸 xī
毒 dú