biệt dược
[ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ zɨək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a type of medicine with a trade name given by the drug manufacturer which differs from its original or international nonproprietary name; patent medicine
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “biệt dược” mean?
(noun) a type of medicine with a trade name given by the drug manufacturer which differs from its original or international nonproprietary name; patent medicine
Is “biệt dược” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.