thuốc tây
noun
Hanoi [tʰuək̚˧˦ təj˧˧]Huế [tʰuək̚˦˧˥ təj˧˧]Saigon [tʰuək̚˦˥ təj˧˧] browser voice
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thuốc tây means modern medication.
Meanings of thuốc tây in English
Noun
- modern medication
- Nhớ ăn no trước khi uống thuốc tây kẻo đau bao tử.Make sure to eat before you take those "western" meds, or else you'll get a stomachache.
Etymology
thuốc (“medication”) + tây (“west”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thuốc tây mean in English?
thuốc tây (noun) means "modern medication".
How do you pronounce thuốc tây?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰuək̚˧˦ təj˧˧]; Saigon [tʰuək̚˦˥ təj˧˧]. Tones: thuốc — rising tone (sắc), tây — level tone (ngang).