English–Chinese
“poisonous” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǒu dú
Example
这碗汤有毒，不要喝。zhè wǎn tāng yǒu dú bú yào hē
This bowl of soup is poisonous, so don't drink it.
How to say “poisonous” in Chinese
“Poisonous” in Chinese is 有毒 (yǒu dú).
A harmful property of a thing or situation that can damage bodies, minds, or relationships.
Example sentences with 有毒
这种化学品如果接触皮肤可能对人有毒，要戴手套。zhè zhǒng huà xué pǐn rú guǒ jiē chù pí fū kě néng duì rén yǒu dú yào dài shǒu tào
This chemical may be poisonous to people if it comes into contact with the skin, so wear gloves.
Tips for using 有毒
- Chinese can use this adjective for speech, online behavior, or relationships as well as substances, so context shows whether the harm is physical or social.