English–Chinese
“poison” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindú
Example
这鱼有毒，不要吃。zhè yú yǒu dú bú yào chī
This fish contains poison, so don't eat it.
How to say “poison” in Chinese
“Poison” in Chinese is 毒 (dú).
Something harmful in an edible or living thing that turns eating or contact into a health risk.
Example sentences with 毒
孩子误食了桌上的毒药，送医院抢救。hái zi wù shí le zhuō shàng de dú yào sòng yī yuàn qiǎng jiù
After accidentally swallowing the poison on the table, the child was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Tips for using 毒
- In everyday Chinese, the word can mark danger before anyone knows its exact chemical identity, which makes it useful for warnings about food, plants, and animals.