How to Say ‘Chinese medicine’ in Traditional Chinese
中藥
zhōng yào
[zhōngyào]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Strong herbal smells often get compared to 中藥 (zhōng yào). Many Taiwanese grew up with it, so saying something smells like Chinese medicine is usually a neutral, familiar comparison rather than an insult.
Phrase Breakdown
中藥
zhōng yào
[zhōngyào]
Chinese herbal medicine
Traditional medicine made from herbs and natural materials.
這裡有中藥的味道。
It smells like Chinese medicine here.
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