thuốc ho

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

cough medicine; cough syrup

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Mẹ mua cho tôi chai thuốc ho.Mom bought me a bottle of cough syrup.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: The entry is broader than cough mixture and may refer to tablets or syrup. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “thuốc ho” mean?

cough medicine; cough syrup

Is “thuốc ho” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.