English–Chinese
“pick up medicine” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǔ yào
Example
他明天去药店取药。tā míng tiān qù yào diàn qǔ yào
He is going to the pharmacy tomorrow to pick up medicine.
How to say “pick up medicine” in Chinese
“Pick up medicine” in Chinese is 取药 (qǔ yào).
Medicine moves from a pharmacy, hospital, or other designated counter into the patient's possession.
Example sentences with 取药
妈妈替我代为取药，我不用亲自去。mā mā tì wǒ dài wéi qǔ yào wǒ bú yòng qīn zì qù
Mom picks up my medicine for me, so I do not have to go myself.
Tips for using 取药
- In English, "take medicine" often means swallow it, but this Chinese verb refers to collecting it rather than consuming it.