tây y
Definition
- Noun:
- Western medicine: The system of medical science and practice that originated in the Western world, based on scientific research, evidence-based treatment, and the use of pharmaceutical drugs, surgery, and advanced medical technology. It is contrasted with traditional or Eastern medical systems.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bệnh viện này áp dụng cả đông y lẫn tây y. (This hospital applies both traditional medicine and Western medicine.)
- Nhiều người tin tưởng vào hiệu quả nhanh chóng của tây y. (Many people trust the quick effectiveness of Western medicine.)
- Bác sĩ chuyên về tây y sẽ kê đơn thuốc kháng sinh. (A doctor specializing in Western medicine will prescribe antibiotics.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in comparative discussions about healthcare philosophies, contrasting the disease-centric, interventionist approach of "tây y" with the holistic, balance-focused approach of traditional Vietnamese medicine ("đông y").
Variants and Related Words
- Y học hiện đại (n): Modern medicine. Often used synonymously with "tây y" in contemporary contexts.
- Thuốc tây (n): Western pharmaceutical drugs or medicine in pill/chemical form.
- Bà ấy không thích uống thuốc tây. (She doesn't like taking Western medicine/drugs.)
Synonyms
- Western medicine
- Modern medicine
- Allopathic medicine (a more technical term)
- Conventional medicine
Related Concepts
- Đông y: Traditional Eastern (specifically Vietnamese) medicine, its direct counterpart.
- Kết hợp đông tây y: The combination of Eastern and Western medicine, a common integrated approach in Vietnam's healthcare system.