偏方

piānfāng
noun #39,696

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 folk remedy
  2. 2 home remedy
  3. 3 unconventional prescription

Examples

HSK 5
Nǎinai yǒu yígè zhì gǎnmào de piānfāng.
Grandma has a folk remedy for treating colds.
HSK 5
Wǎngshàng de piānfāng bùyīdìng kěkào, háishì qù kàn yīshēng ba.
Folk remedies online aren't necessarily reliable; you should still see a doctor.

Tips

culture
偏方 are unofficial remedies passed down through families or communities, often rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. They range from genuinely helpful herbal treatments to dubious superstitions.

Stroke Order

偏 piān
方 fāng