thuốc nam
[tʰuək̚˧˦ naːm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) traditional Vietnamese medication
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bà tôi hay dùng thuốc Nam.My grandmother often uses Vietnamese herbal medicine.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Thuốc Nam specifically means Vietnamese traditional medicine, not Vietnamese medicine in general. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “thuốc nam” mean?
(noun) traditional Vietnamese medication
Is “thuốc nam” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.