No. 237 in Vietnamese
thuốc
The Vietnamese word "thuốc" means "medicine" or "drug" in English.
In a sentence
Tôi cần mua thuốc cho mẹ tôi.
I need to buy medicine for my mother.
In this sentence, 'thuốc' refers to medicinal products used for the treatment of illnesses.
Cây cỏ này được dùng làm thuốc chữa bệnh.
This herb is used as medicine for treating illnesses.
Here, 'thuốc' denotes medicinal properties extracted from natural plants or herbs.
Anh ấy đang học ngành dược, muốn trở thành một người chuyên bào chế thuốc.
He is studying in the pharmaceutical field, wanting to become someone specialized in medicine manufacturing.
In this sentence, 'thuốc' is used in a broader context relating to the pharmaceutical field and the creation of medicine.
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