Definition

1. Noun:
   • Tiger bone: The literal meaning refers to the bones of a tiger (Panthera tigris). In traditional contexts, it specifically denotes tiger bones used for medicinal purposes.
   • Tiger bone (as an ingredient): Refers to tiger bones processed or prepared, often as a key component in traditional medicine formulations.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hổ cốt là một vị thuốc quý trong y học cổ truyền. (Tiger bone is a precious ingredient in traditional medicine.)
  • Việc buôn bán hổ cốt bị cấm trên toàn cầu. (The trade of tiger bone is banned globally.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is most commonly encountered in the compound "cao hổ cốt" (tiger bone glue), which is a specific medicinal preparation. However, as per the instruction, this is a distinct compound term.
  • Cao hổ cốt được cho là có tác dụng bổ gân cốt. (Tiger bone glue is believed to strengthen tendons and bones.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cao hổ cốt (n): Tiger bone glue. A paste or glue-like substance made by processing tiger bones, used in traditional medicine.
• Hổ (n): Tiger.
• Cốt (n): Bone; essence, core.

Synonyms

• Xương hổ: Tiger bone (a more descriptive, literal synonym).

Important Note

• The use of tiger bone (hổ cốt) and its derivatives is controversial and illegal in many countries due to international treaties (like CITES) aimed at protecting endangered tigers. The examples provided are for linguistic and cultural understanding only.

1. Tiger bone
   • Cao hổ cốt
     Tiger bone glue