thuốc xổ
Definition
- Noun:
- Laxative / Purgative: A type of medicine taken to stimulate bowel movements and relieve constipation. It is used to empty the bowels.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc xổ cho bệnh nhân bị táo bón nặng. (The doctor prescribed a laxative for the patient with severe constipation.)
- Uống thuốc xổ có thể gây mất nước. (Taking a purgative can cause dehydration.)
- Đó không phải thuốc giảm đau, đó là thuốc xổ. (That's not a painkiller, that's a laxative.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically in informal contexts to describe something that causes a sudden, forceful, or uncontrollable reaction, often negative.
- Bài phát biểu của ông ấy như một liều thuốc xổ đối với thị trường chứng khoán. (His speech acted like a purgative on the stock market.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thuốc nhuận tràng (n): Laxative. This term often implies a milder action compared to "thuốc xổ."
- Thuốc tẩy (n): 1. Laxative, purgative (archaic or formal medical term). 2. Bleach (for cleaning/disinfection).
Synonyms
- Laxative: A substance that promotes bowel movement.
- Purgative: A strong laxative that causes vigorous emptying of the bowels.
- Cathartic: (Medical term) A substance that accelerates defecation.
Related Idioms
- While not a direct idiom, the phrase "uống nhầm thuốc xổ" (to mistakenly take a laxative) is sometimes used humorously to describe a situation that leads to unexpected and unpleasant consequences.
- Ký hợp đồng với họ chẳng khác nào uống nhầm thuốc xổ. (Signing a contract with them is like mistakenly taking a laxative.)