English–Chinese
“chinese herbal medicine” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhōng yào
Example
我今天去医院，医生给我开了中药。wǒ jīn tiān qù yī yuàn yī shēng gěi wǒ kāi le zhōng yào
I went to the hospital today, and the doctor prescribed Chinese herbal medicine for me.
How to say “chinese herbal medicine” in Chinese
“Chinese herbal medicine” in Chinese is 中药 (zhōng yào).
Medicines based on Chinese medical theory and made from raw or processed natural materials, in forms from personal decoctions to standardized pills and tablets.
Example sentences with 中药
这种中药配方已经使用多年，副作用较少。zhè zhǒng zhōng yào pèi fāng yǐ jīng shǐ yòng duō nián fù zuò yòng jiào shǎo
This Chinese herbal medicine formula has been used for many years and has few side effects.
Tips for using 中药
- In everyday conversation, this noun covers both ingredients prepared for boiling and ready-made products, so the form is often named separately when it matters.