抗生素

• Pinyin: kàng shēng sù
• Desglose de hanzi: 抗 = resist; 生 = life, living (bacteria); 素 = element, substance — anti-bacterial substance

Significado

Antibiótico.

Medicine that kills or inhibits bacteria. A medical/scientific term now commonly known by the public. In China, antibiotic overuse has been a public health concern. Collocates with 滥用 (overuse), 耐药性 (drug resistance), 处方 (prescription).

Ejemplos

1. 医生说这只是普通感冒，不需要吃抗生素。
2. 抗生素滥用会导致细菌产生耐药性，这是个严重的问题。
3. 现在很多国家规定抗生素必须凭处方购买。

Guía de uso

Contexto: medical, health, everyday

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 医生给我开了抗生素。(The doctor prescribed me antibiotics.)
• 不要随便吃抗生素。(Don't take antibiotics casually.)

Incorrecto

• 我吃了抗生素治疗病毒感染。(Antibiotics don't work on viruses — use 抗病毒药 for viral infections)

Origen e historia

抗 (against) + 生 (life, living) + 素 (element). Literally 'anti-life element' — substance that works against bacterial life.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal