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

HSK 6

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.

HSK 7-9

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