dược liệu

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The Vietnamese word "dược liệu" is a noun that means "medicinal materials" or "herbal medicine." It refers to various plants, herbs, or substances that are used in traditional medicine for their healing properties.

Usage Instructions:

• "Dược liệu" is typically used in contexts related to health, medicine, and healing.
• It is often associated with traditional Vietnamese medicine, where natural ingredients are used to treat illnesses.

Example:

• Sentence: "Nhiều dược liệu có thể giúp chữa bệnh."
• Translation: "Many medicinal materials can help cure diseases."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "dược liệu" can refer to specific types of herbs or plants used in herbal formulations. For example, "dược liệu Đông y" refers specifically to traditional Eastern medicine herbs.

Word Variants:

• "Dược" (drug, medicine) + "liệu" (material, supply) combine to form "dược liệu."
• Related terms include:
  • "Dược phẩm" (pharmaceuticals)
  • "Dược sĩ" (pharmacist)

Different Meanings:

While "dược liệu" primarily refers to medicinal materials, it can also imply the study or practice of herbal medicine.

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noun

1. Drug ; Medicine