No. 1,520 in Chinese
药
Medicine; drug.
In a sentence
我需要买些感冒药。
I need to buy some cold medicine.
Here, '药' refers to medicine specifically intended for treating colds.
医生给我开了药，我每天都要按时吃。
The doctor prescribed medicine for me, and I have to take it on time every day.
In this sentence, '药' refers to prescribed medicinal substances taken regularly for health recovery.
这种药对皮肤病很有效。
This medicine is very effective for skin conditions.
Here, '药' denotes a remedy used specifically for treating skin diseases, highlighting its utility.
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