thuốc nước
Definition
- Noun:
- A liquid medicine: A medicinal preparation in liquid form, typically taken orally, used for treating illness or symptoms. It is often a solution, suspension, or syrup containing active ingredients.
- A topical liquid: A medicinal liquid applied externally to the skin or mucous membranes, such as an antiseptic or astringent solution.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc nước cho trẻ em vì dễ uống. (The doctor prescribed liquid medicine for children because it's easy to swallow.)
- Cô ấy dùng thuốc nước sát trùng để rửa vết thương. (She used antiseptic liquid to clean the wound.)
- Thuốc nước ho thường có vị ngọt. (Cough syrup usually has a sweet taste.)
Advanced Usage
- In a pharmacy context, "thuốc nước" can be specified further based on its formulation, such as a solution (dung dịch), syrup (si-rô), or elixir (cao lỏng).
- Thuốc nước dạng si-rô thường chứa đường. (Syrup-form liquid medicine often contains sugar.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thuốc sirô (n): Syrup; a thick, sweet liquid medicine.
- Dung dịch thuốc (n): Medicinal solution; a liquid mixture where the active ingredient is dissolved.
- Cao lỏng (n): Liquid extract; a concentrated liquid preparation of plant-based drugs.
Synonyms
- Liquid medicine: The general term for medicine in fluid form.
- Solution: A liquid mixture where components are dissolved.
- Syrup: A viscous, sweetened liquid medicine.
- Elixir: A clear, sweetened liquid medicine, often containing alcohol.
Related Terms
- Thuốc viên (n): Tablet or pill medicine; a solid dosage form for contrast.
- Thuốc bột (n): Powder medicine; a medicine in dry, powdered form.
- Thuốc mỡ (n): Ointment; a semi-solid medicine for topical application.