saan2散
Jyutpingsaan2
Yalesáan
Definition
Powdered medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to medicinal powder rather than pills or tablets. It is almost always used as a suffix attached to the ailment it treats, such as 胃散 for stomach issues or 感冒散 for colds. When used in this way, it functions as a compound noun rather than a standalone word for generic powder.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 散, which means to scatter or disperse. In a medical context, it is strictly a noun referring to the physical form of the medication.
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