汤剂

湯劑

tāngjì

noun #55,950

Measure Word

一副汤剂 fù

Meanings

1 decoction (TCM)
2 herbal medicine prepared by boiling

Characters

soup / hot water / decoction

preparation / dose

Examples

中医常用汤剂治疗各种疾病。

Zhōngyī chángyòng tāngjì zhìliáo gèzhǒng jíbìng.

Traditional Chinese medicine often uses decoctions to treat various illnesses.

这副汤剂需要用文火慢煎。

Zhè fù tāngjì xūyào yòng wénhuǒ màn jiān.

This decoction needs to be simmered slowly over a low flame.

Tips

culture

汤剂 is the most ancient and common form of TCM preparation — herbs are boiled in water to extract active compounds. Compare with 丸剂 (pills) and 散剂 (powders).

Stroke Order

汤 tāng

剂 jì