劑 (jì) - Dose, preparation, agent — refers to a measured & a pharmaceutical preparation

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jì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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劑 · jì

Dose, preparation, agent — refers to a measured amount of medicine or chemical substance;

a pharmaceutical preparation;

also used for agents in chemistry.

Dose, preparation, agent — refers to a measureda pharmaceutical preparationalso used for agents in chemistry.

Usage highlights

Dose of medicinePainkillerCleaning agentCatalystAdditiveInsecticide

Synonyms

  • 药— medicine (broader term)
  • 方— prescription (medical formula)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Take one dose of medicine (一剂药).
  • This is an effective painkiller (止痛剂).
  • They developed a new cleaning agent (清洁剂).
  • The prescription requires multiple doses (多剂).

Collocations

  • Dose of medicine(药剂)
  • Painkiller(止痛剂)
  • Cleaning agent(清洁剂)
  • Catalyst(催化剂)
  • Additive(添加剂)
  • Insecticide(杀虫剂)

Idioms

  • A dose of medicine to bring the dead back to life(回生之剂)
  • Adjust the dose according to the condition(酌剂盈虚)
  • Counterpoise and adjust(调剂平衡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from pharmaceutical and medical contexts, referring to measured medicinal preparations.
  • Extended meaning to various chemical agents and additives in modern usage.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese medicine's emphasis on precise dosing for therapeutic effect.

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