Chinese word

外用

Pronunciation

Pinyinwài yòng

Meaning

  • verbuse externally

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 立即外用lì jí wài yòng

    use externally immediately

  • 外用后wài yòng hòu

    after using externally

Similar words

涂tú: Spreading medicine or cream thinly over the skin.
贴tiē: Sticking a medicated cloth or sheet onto the skin.

Definition in Chinese

把药物或用品用于体外；也指供外部使用的药物或用品。bǎ yào wù huò yòng pǐn yòng yú tǐ wài yě zhǐ gòng wài bù shǐ yòng de yào wù huò yòng pǐn

Word origin

外 (wài, "outside") + 用 (yòng, "use") joins the place of use with the act of using, producing a term for applying something outside the body and for products intended for that use.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • for external useadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 外用药wài yòng yàotopical medicinenoun

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