Definition

1. Noun:
   • Ointment: A smooth, thick, semi-solid medicinal preparation, typically made by mixing a drug with a fatty base like petroleum jelly or lard. It is designed to be applied to the skin for healing, protection, or cosmetic purposes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bạn nên bôi thuốc mỡ kháng sinh lên vết thương. (You should apply antibiotic ointment to the wound.)
  • Bác sĩ kê đơn một loại thuốc mỡ để làm dịu vết cháy nắng. (The doctor prescribed an ointment to soothe the sunburn.)
  • Loại thuốc mỡ này có mùi thảo dược. (This ointment has a herbal scent.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to topical preparations with a fatty or oily base, distinguishing it from creams (which are often water-based and lighter) or gels.
• It can be used in a general sense for any salve or unguent.

Variants and Related Words

• Thuốc bôi (n): A more general term for any topical medicine (ointment, cream, gel, lotion).
  • Có nhiều loại thuốc bôi cho bệnh ngoài da. (There are many types of topical medicines for skin conditions.)
• Kem (n): Cream; a lighter, often water-based emulsion for topical application.
  • Cô ấy thoa kem dưỡng ẩm. (She applies moisturizing cream.)

Synonyms

• Salve: A healing ointment.
• Unguent: A formal term for an ointment.
• Balm: A soothing ointment, often for pain relief.

Related Idioms

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