To detoxify or neutralize harmful substances, whether physical or metaphorical.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To remove toxic substances from the body or system.
- Used in medical, dietary, and metaphorical contexts.
- Can also mean overcoming a shopping addiction or obsession.
Overview
- 1概述：解毒（jiě dú）由“解”（解除、消除）和“毒”（毒素、有害物质）组成。从字面上看，它是指将毒素从身体或系统中移除。在现代汉语中，这个词的使用范围非常广泛，不仅限于生物医学领域，还常用于形容消除心理上的负面情绪或网络上的不良信息。
- 1使用模式：作为动词，它通常后接宾语，如“解毒剂”、“解毒草药”或抽象的“解毒”。在医学语境下，它常与“治疗”、“排毒”连用；在网络语境下，它常指通过某种方式（如购物、旅游）来消除对某事物的过度沉迷，即所谓的“购物解毒”。
Examples
医生给病人注射了血清以解毒。
everydayThe doctor injected the patient with serum to detoxify.
这种草药具有清热解毒的作用。
formalThis herb has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.
我买太多东西了，得赶紧解毒。
informalI bought too much stuff, I need to detoxify (stop shopping) immediately.
该化学物质在环境中的解毒过程非常缓慢。
academicThe detoxification process of this chemical in the environment is very slow.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
清热解毒
Clear heat and detoxify
解毒良药
Effective antidote
购物解毒
Shopping detox
Often Confused With
Detoxifying (排毒) is usually about daily health maintenance and removing waste, while detoxification (解毒) is about neutralizing specific poisons.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral in medical contexts but becomes informal/slang when used for shopping or hobbies. Always ensure the context is clear. In formal writing, it usually refers to biological or chemical toxins.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '解毒' for general health cleaning, but it is too strong. Use '排毒' for general health. Also, do not use it for 'cleaning' a room; use '清理' instead.
Tips
Use in metaphorical contexts
Don't be afraid to use this for non-medical situations. It is very common to say 'shopping detox' in Chinese culture.
Medical emergency usage
If someone is actually poisoned, use '解毒' in a serious, medical context. Do not use it lightly when a life is at risk.
Traditional Chinese Medicine influence
The concept of 'detox' is deeply rooted in TCM. Many Chinese foods are labeled as having 'detox' properties.
Word Origin
Derived from classical Chinese roots where '解' signifies solving a problem and '毒' signifies a harmful element. Historically associated with herbal medicine treatments.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, especially TCM, many natural ingredients are categorized by their 'detox' properties. This has evolved into internet slang to describe curbing impulsive spending habits.
Memory Tip
Think of a snake bite (poison) and the medicine that stops it. '解' means to solve or untie, '毒' means poison; untie the poison!
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions不只用于医疗。在现代社交媒体中，它常被用来形容通过停止购买或减少关注来消除对某件商品的强烈欲望。
解毒通常针对特定的毒素或中毒情况，带有救治意味。排毒则更倾向于养生，指通过代谢清除体内废物。
你可以说“医生正在为患者解毒”，或者说“我决定停止买包，给自己解解毒”。
有，最直接的反义词是“中毒”。
Test Yourself
误食有毒蘑菇后，必须立即送往医院进行___。
针对误食引起的毒性，需要专业的医疗解毒手段。
下列哪句表达最自然？
在网络语言中，解毒常指消除对某种事物的过度消费欲望。
绿豆汤 / 有 / 功效 / 清热 / 解毒 / 的
这是标准的中文表达结构，主语+谓语+宾语。
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Summary
To detoxify or neutralize harmful substances, whether physical or metaphorical.
- To remove toxic substances from the body or system.
- Used in medical, dietary, and metaphorical contexts.
- Can also mean overcoming a shopping addiction or obsession.
Use in metaphorical contexts
Don't be afraid to use this for non-medical situations. It is very common to say 'shopping detox' in Chinese culture.
Medical emergency usage
If someone is actually poisoned, use '解毒' in a serious, medical context. Do not use it lightly when a life is at risk.
Traditional Chinese Medicine influence
The concept of 'detox' is deeply rooted in TCM. Many Chinese foods are labeled as having 'detox' properties.
Examples
4 of 4医生给病人注射了血清以解毒。
The doctor injected the patient with serum to detoxify.
这种草药具有清热解毒的作用。
This herb has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.
我买太多东西了，得赶紧解毒。
I bought too much stuff, I need to detoxify (stop shopping) immediately.
该化学物质在环境中的解毒过程非常缓慢。
The detoxification process of this chemical in the environment is very slow.
