Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific type of medicated oil: "Dầu con hổ" is the Vietnamese name for a well-known topical analgesic and liniment. Its English equivalent is "Tiger Balm". It is a mentholated ointment used to relieve muscle aches, pains, and headaches.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tôi bị đau đầu, tôi cần một ít dầu con hổ. (I have a headache, I need some Tiger Balm.)
  • Bà tôi thường xoa dầu con hổ lên vai khi bị đau. (My grandmother often rubs Tiger Balm on her shoulders when they ache.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "dầu con hổ" is a proprietary eponym, directly referring to the "Tiger Balm" brand, which is the most famous product of this type. It has become a genericized trademark in Vietnamese.

Variants and Related Words

• Dầu cù là: Another common Vietnamese term for the same type of medicated ointment. It is often used interchangeably with "dầu con hổ".
• Dầu cao: A more general term for medicated oils or balms. "Dầu con hổ" is a specific kind of "dầu cao".
• Tiger Balm: The direct English translation and brand name.

Synonyms

• Medicated balm / ointment: A general term for topical pain-relief products.
• Analgesic rub: Describes its function as a pain-relieving substance applied by rubbing.

Related Phrases

• Xoa dầu con hổ: To rub on/applying Tiger Balm.
  • Anh ấy xoa dầu con hổ lên trán. (He rubbed Tiger Balm on his forehead.)

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