Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • Indigestion: An archaic Vietnamese term referring to a state of digestive discomfort or difficulty in digesting food.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông cụ than phiền về chứng thương thực sau bữa ăn. (The old man complained about indigestion after the meal.)
  • Trong y học cổ truyền, thương thực được đề cập nhiều. (In traditional medicine, indigestion is often mentioned.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in historical or traditional medical contexts and is rarely used in modern everyday Vietnamese.

Variants and Related Words

• Ăn không tiêu: This is the modern, common phrase meaning "indigestion" or "to have indigestion."
  • Tôi cảm thấy ăn không tiêu. (I feel like I have indigestion.)

Synonyms

• Indigestion: Discomfort or impairment in digesting food.
• Dyspepsia: The medical term for indigestion.

Notes on Usage

• "Thương thực" is an obsolete term. For clear communication, it is strongly recommended to use the contemporary phrase "ăn không tiêu" instead.