葯 (yào) - Medicine, drug, remedy & specifically refers to traditional Chinese medicine or herbal

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yào ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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葯 · yào

Medicine, drug, remedy;

specifically refers to traditional Chinese medicine or herbal medicine.

Medicine, drug, remedyspecifically refers to traditional Chinese medicine or herbal

Usage highlights

MedicineTraditional Chinese medicineWestern medicinePharmacyPharmacistMedication

Synonyms

  • 药— medicine, drug (simplified form)
  • 醫— medical treatment, doctor
  • 療— to treat, to cure

Antonyms

  • 毒— poison, toxin
  • 病— illness, disease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to take medicine (吃药).
  • Traditional Chinese medicine (中药) uses natural herbs.
  • This is a pharmacy (药房).
  • He is a pharmacist (药剂师).

Collocations

  • Medicine(药)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine(中药)
  • Western medicine(西药)
  • Pharmacy(药房)
  • Pharmacist(药剂师)
  • Medication(药物)

Idioms

  • No cure for stupidity(不可救药)
  • Bitter medicine cures sickness(良药苦口)
  • Temporary relief but not a permanent cure(治标不治本的药)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Deeply rooted in traditional Chinese medicine practices dating back thousands of years.
  • The character appears in many medical and healing-related contexts in Chinese culture.
  • Herbal medicine has been a fundamental part of Chinese healthcare system for millennia.

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