Definition

1. Noun:
   • Capsule: A small, soluble container, usually made of gelatin, that encloses a dose of medicine, making it easier to swallow.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc dạng viên bao. (The doctor prescribed medicine in capsule form.)
  • Uống viên bao với cả một ly nước. (Swallow the capsule with a full glass of water.)
  • Viên bao này chứa các hạt thuốc phóng thích chậm. (This capsule contains slow-release drug pellets.)

Advanced Usage

• In pharmaceutical contexts, "viên bao" specifies the solid dosage form, distinguishing it from tablets ("viên nén") or softgels ("viên nang mềm").

Variants and Related Words

• Viên nang: A more common general synonym for "capsule" in Vietnamese.
• Viên nén: Tablet, a compressed solid form of medicine.
• Thuốc con nhộng: A colloquial term for a capsule, literally "silkworm cocoon medicine."

Synonyms

• Capsule: The standard English equivalent.
• Pill (general): Often used informally to refer to any small solid dose of medicine, including capsules.

Related Terms

• Bao đường: Sugar coating, often used for tablets.
• Gelatin: The primary material for making traditional capsules.