viên bao
Definition
- 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.