Chinese
yào
Meaning: medicine; drug; remedy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

藥
药

Example sentences

Remember to take medicine if you are sick.
這種藥的效果很好。
这种药的效果很好。
The effect of this medicine is very good.
這藥雖然很苦,但對身體有好處。
这药虽然很苦,但对身体有好处。
Although this medicine is bitter, it is good for the body.
這藥一天服三次。
这药一天服三次。
Take this medicine three times a day.
這種藥可以改善血液循環。
这种药可以改善血液循环。
This medicine can improve blood circulation.
這種新藥已經進入了臨牀試驗階段。
这种新药已经进入了临床试验阶段。
This new drug has entered the clinical trial stage.
這藥可以緩解你的疼痛。
这药可以缓解你的疼痛。
This medicine can alleviate your pain.
這劑藥的效果非常明顯。
这剂药的效果非常明显。
The effect of this dose of medicine is very obvious.
這種藥不宜長期服用。
这种药不宜长期服用。
This medicine is not suitable for long-term use.
這種藥能減輕疼痛。
这种药能减轻疼痛。
This medicine can alleviate pain.

Usage Notes

Substances used for treating diseases.

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