Meaning
毒品 refers to illegal drugs or narcotics that are harmful and addictive. The word combines 毒 (poison/toxin) and 品 (product/item), literally meaning 'poisonous products.' It is a serious legal and social term used in discussions about drug abuse, trafficking, and law enforcement.
Usage
This is a formal term used in legal contexts, news reports, and serious discussions about illegal substances. It specifically refers to illicit drugs like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, etc., not to prescription medications (which are called 药品 yào pǐn). Native speakers use this word when discussing drug-related crimes, addiction problems, or anti-drug campaigns.
Examples
- 01警方查获了一批走私毒品。.The police seized a batch of smuggled drugs.
- 02我们应该教育青少年远离毒品。.We should educate young people to stay away from drugs.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种毒品
- 批一批毒品
Common collocations
- 毒品交易drug trafficking/dealing
- 毒品犯罪drug-related crime
- 打击毒品to crack down on drugs
- 远离毒品to stay away from drugs
Origin
The compound combines 毒 (poison) with 品 (product/goods), creating a term that literally means 'poisonous products.' This straightforward construction clearly conveys the harmful nature of these substances.