viên hạt
Definition
- Noun:
- Granule: A small, compact particle or grain, often referring to a small, spherical form of a substance. In pharmacy, it specifically denotes a small, aggregated particle used as a dosage form or in the manufacture of tablets.
- Pellet / Bead: A small, rounded, and typically solid piece of material.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thuốc này dạng viên hạt, dễ uống cho trẻ em. (This medicine is in granule form, easy for children to take.)
- Các viên hạt nhựa được sử dụng trong quá trình sản xuất. (The plastic pellets are used in the manufacturing process.)
- Máy tạo ra những viên hạt thức ăn nhỏ cho cá. (The machine produces small food pellets for fish.)
Advanced Usage
- "viên hạt thuốc": specifically refers to pharmaceutical granules.
- Công ty chuyên sản xuất viên hạt thuốc cho các hãng dược phẩm. (The company specializes in producing drug granules for pharmaceutical companies.)
Variants and Related Words
Hạt (n): seed, grain, or a general term for a small, grain-like particle.
- Hạt cát rất nhỏ. (A grain of sand is very small.)
Viên (n): a pill, tablet, or a small, round object.
- Cô ấy uống một viên thuốc. (She took a pill.)
Synonyms
- Granule: a small compact particle.
- Pellet: a small, rounded, compressed mass of a substance.
- Bead: a small, often round object with a hole for threading.
- Grain: a small, hard particle.
Notes on Usage
- The term "viên hạt" is a compound noun combining "viên" (round object/pill) and "hạt" (grain/seed). It is a technical term commonly used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and manufacturing contexts to describe a specific granular form.
- It is distinct from "viên nén" (tablet) and "viên nang" (capsule), which are other solid dosage forms.