siu1 duk6消毒

Jyutpingsiu1 duk6

Yalesīu duhk

動詞Common

Definition

To disinfect, sterilize, or kill germs and viruses.

neutralhealthdaily actions

How it's used

While often used in medical or clinical contexts, this term is frequently applied to daily hygiene habits like wiping down surfaces or cleaning hands. It carries a sense of active prevention against germs rather than just simple cleaning. You will often hear it paired with specific tools like alcohol or specialized cleaning solutions.

Examples

nei5你gei3記dak1得jung6用zau2酒zing1精siu1消duk6毒go3個soeng1傷hau2口aa4呀。

Remember to use alcohol to disinfect the wound.

faan1返dou3到uk1屋kei2企gei3記dak1得siu1消duk6毒soeng1雙sau2手sin1先hou2好sik6食faan6飯。

Remember to disinfect your hands when you get home before eating.

Common phrases

siu1消duk6毒joek6藥seoi2水

disinfectant

siu1消duk6毒zau2酒zing1精

rubbing alcohol

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for general cleaning tasks like sweeping the floor or washing dishes, as it specifically implies the elimination of pathogens rather than just removing dirt or dust.