thuốc

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The Vietnamese word "thuốc" is primarily a noun that means "medicine," "medicament," or "drug." It refers to substances used for treating illnesses or improving health. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings, usage, and related information.

Basic Meaning:

• Noun: "thuốc" is used to describe any medicinal substance. This can include:
  • Prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter drugs
  • Herbal remedies

Usage Instructions:

1. Context: Use "thuốc" when talking about health, treatments, or anything related to medicine.
2. Form: It can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the conversation or situation.

Examples:

• Basic Example:
  • "Tôi cần mua thuốc." (I need to buy medicine.)
• In a Sentence:
  • "Bác sĩ đã kê đơn thuốc cho tôi." (The doctor prescribed me medication.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Thuốc" can also refer to specific types of drugs or treatments:
  • "thuốc giảm đau" (painkiller)
  • "thuốc kháng sinh" (antibiotic)
  • "thuốc tiêm" (injection medicine)

Word Variants:

• Adjective Form: "thuốc" can be combined with other words to create phrases:
  • "thuốc uống" (oral medication)
  • "thuốc xịt" (spray medicine)

Different Meanings:

• As a verb, "thuốc" can mean "to poison" or "to entice." However, this usage is less common and generally found in specific contexts:
  • "Thúy đã thuốc cho con chuột." (Thúy poisoned the mouse.)
• In this sense, it implies a negative connotation, especially when referring to harming someone or something.

Synonyms:

• For "medicine" or "drug," you can use:
  • "dược phẩm" (pharmaceutical)
  • "thần dược" (miracle drug)

Summary:

"Thuốc" is an essential word in Vietnamese related to health and medicine. As you learn more about healthcare topics in Vietnamese, you will frequently encounter this word in various forms and contexts.

Academic

noun

1. medicine, medicament, drug powder

verb

1. to poison to entice