thuoc

/tʰuək/

Definitions

1. noun

a Vietnamese term for a medicine or a medicinal product, often referring to traditional Vietnamese medicine.

“My grandmother always gives me a special thuoc when I’m feeling unwell.”

2. noun

a type of Vietnamese folk remedy or home remedy, often passed down through generations.

“My mother uses a special thuoc to treat my cold.”

Synonyms

  • medicine
  • remedy

Antonyms

  • poison
  • toxin