This is the 237th most frequent Vietnamese word.
thuốc
The Vietnamese word "thuốc" means "medicine" or "drug" in English.
Here, 'thuốc' denotes medicinal properties extracted from natural plants or herbs.
Cây cỏ này được dùng làm thuốc chữa bệnh.
This herb is used as medicine for treating illnesses.
In this sentence, 'thuốc' is used in a broader context relating to the pharmaceutical field and the creation of medicine.
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' refers to medicinal products used for the treatment of illnesses.