bốc thuốc
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to prepare or prescribe traditional herbal medicine
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông lang đang bốc thuốc cho mẹ tôi.The traditional herbalist is preparing medicine for my mother.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Usually refers to preparing a traditional herbal prescription, not prescribing ordinary pharmaceuticals. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “bốc thuốc” mean?
to prepare or prescribe traditional herbal medicine
Is “bốc thuốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.