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“use externally” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwài yòng

Example

这种药只能外用,不能口服。zhè zhǒng yào zhǐ néng wài yòng bù néng kǒu fú

This medicine can only be used externally and cannot be taken by mouth.

Illustration for 外用 (use externally)

How to say “use externally” in Chinese

“Use externally” in Chinese is 外用 (wài yòng).

A medicine or product stays on the body's outside, or serves a purpose there, rather than being taken inside.

Full entry for 外用: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 外用

如果出现皮疹,应停止外用并咨询医生。rú guǒ chū xiàn pí zhěn yīng tíng zhǐ wài yòng bìng zī xún yī shēng

If a rash appears, stop using it externally and consult a doctor.

Tips for using 外用

  • On a label, this category can include eye drops, ear medicines, and disinfectants, so it refers to the route of use rather than only to skin creams.

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