bốc thuốc

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The Vietnamese phrase "bốc thuốc" refers to the action of preparing or dispensing medicine, particularly in the context of traditional herbal medicine. It often involves a herbalist or a doctor writing a prescription and then preparing the herbs or medications for a patient.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "bốc thuốc" when you are talking about the process of getting a prescription filled or when discussing herbal medicine.
• It is commonly used in traditional medicine contexts, such as with "thầy lang" (the herbal doctor) who practices traditional healing.

Example:

1. Simple Usage:
   • "Tôi đã đi gặp thầy lang để bốc thuốc cho bệnh của mình."
   • (I went to see the herbal doctor to get medicine for my illness.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, you might discuss the specific types of herbs or remedies being prepared. For example:
  • "Thầy lang đã bốc thuốc từ cây thiên niên kiện để chữa bệnh khớp."
  • (The herbal doctor prepared medicine from the herb "thiên niên kiện" to treat joint pain.)

Word Variants:

• "Bốc" means to take or to scoop.
• "Thuốc" means medicine or drugs.

Different Meanings:

While "bốc thuốc" generally refers to preparing medicine, it can also be used metaphorically in some contexts to talk about creating solutions or remedies for various problems.

Synonyms:

• "Kê đơn" (to write a prescription): This is a more formal way to say that a doctor prescribes medicine.
• "Chuẩn bị thuốc" (to prepare medicine): This refers to the act of getting medicine ready, but it is less specific to herbal medicine.

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1. Make up (a prescription)
   • Thầy lang kê đơn bốc thuốc
     The herb-doctor writes out a presciption and makes it up