joek6 gou1藥膏药膏
Jyutpingjoek6 gou1
Yaleyeuhk gōu
Definition
Ointment; a thick, topical medicated cream applied to injured or infected parts of the body.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Apply this term exclusively to topical, viscous medicinal preparations that come in tubes or small jars. It is distinct from liquid medications or sprays, which are typically referred to as 藥水. The verb used for application is almost always 搽, which implies spreading the substance onto the skin surface.
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zi1支jīExamples
Your hand is scraped, it would be better to apply some ointment.
Is this tube of ointment specifically for mosquito bites?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 藥膏 for liquid-based treatments or medicinal patches, as those require different terms like 藥水 or 藥貼. Using it for anything other than a cream or paste consistency will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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