viên thuốc
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: thuốc viên
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Uống viên thuốc này sau khi ăn nhé.Take this tablet after eating.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Viên thuốc” is more natural in everyday speech than the more technical-sounding “thuốc viên.” Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Uống một viên thuốc rồi nghỉ đi.Take a pill and then get some rest.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Common questions
What does “viên thuốc” mean?
tablet; pill
Is “viên thuốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.