thảo mộc
/tʰaːw˧˩ mo̰ʔk˨˩˦/noun★Intermediate
formal
Herbal medicine or medicinal herbs
Bác sĩ khuyên tôi dùng thảo mộc để điều trị bệnh.
The doctor recommended that I use herbal medicine to treat my illness.
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Refers to traditional Vietnamese herbal remedies, often used in folk medicine.
Collocations
thảo mộc chữa bệnhherbal remedy for illnessthảo mộc truyền thốngtraditional herbal medicine
Synonyms
Related Phrases
thảo mộc chữa bệnhphrase
herbal remedy for illness
thảo mộc truyền thốngphrase
traditional herbal medicine
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Traditional Medicine
Thảo mộc is often used in Vietnamese folk medicine, particularly for natural healing.
📖Word Origin
From 'thảo' (herb) + 'mộc' (wood/plant), referring to plant-based medicines.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in traditional medicine contexts, especially in rural areas.
Word Breakdown
thảo
herb
rootmộc
wood/plant
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh