n. (Hira=どく) poison

v. (Hira=どくする) poison, give poison

v. (Trad=毒, Pinyin=du2) poison

n. (Trad=毒, Pinyin=du2) poison, toxin, narcotics

adj. (Trad=毒, Pinyin=du2) poisonous, noxious, malicious, cruel, fierce

v. (Simp=毒, Pinyin=du2) poison

n. (Simp=毒, Pinyin=du2) poison, toxin, narcotics

adj. (Simp=毒, Pinyin=du2) poisonous, noxious, malicious, cruel, fierce

¹ a jar; a vat

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² a dock

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[毒] poison; poisonous substance; virus; toxin; poison; a toxicant; venom

[毒-] become spiteful [venomous]

[毒-] (1) (be) poisonous; noxious; harmful; injurious
(2) (be) strong; severe
(3) (be) spiteful; vicious; venomous; atrocious
(4) (be) firm; dogged; tough; unflinching

yan4 an1 zhen4 du2
Living in comfort is like drinking poisoned wine.
A life of ease and pleasure may ruin a man.