English–Chinese
“folk remedy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpiān fāng
Example
医生说不要盲目相信偏方。yī shēng shuō bú yào máng mù xiāng xìn piān fāng
The doctor said not to blindly trust folk remedies.
How to say “folk remedy” in Chinese
“Folk remedy” in Chinese is 偏方 (piān fāng).
A local or traditional cure whose authority comes from experience and custom instead of scientific testing.
Example sentences with 偏方
很多人遇到小病时会先尝试偏方。hěn duō rén yù dào xiǎo bìng shí huì xiān cháng shì piān fāng
Many people first try folk remedies when they have a minor illness.
Tips for using 偏方
- When someone recommends a 偏方 (piānfāng, "folk remedy"), the word identifies the treatment's informal status rather than confirming its safety or effectiveness.