thuốc tây
[tʰuək̚˧˦ təj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) modern medication
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhớ ăn no trước khi uống thuốc tây kẻo đau bao tử.Make sure to eat before you take those "western" meds, or else you'll get a stomachache.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “thuốc tây” mean?
(noun) modern medication
Is “thuốc tây” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.