saang1 cou2 joek6生草藥生草药
Jyutpingsaang1 cou2 joek6
Yalesāang chóu yeuhk
Definition
Fresh, unprocessed herbal medicine.
colloquialhealthfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to fresh or dried herbs that have not been processed into pills, powders, or extracts. It is often associated with traditional herbal tea shops or small stalls in older districts. The term implies a more rustic or traditional approach to health compared to modern pharmacy products.
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zaat3紮jatExamples
These raw herbs need to be boiled for a long time to have any flavor.
Do you know where to buy raw herbal medicine?
Related words
Common phrases
to boil raw herbal medicine
herbal medicine shop
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 涼茶, which is the finished, brewed drink. Using 生草藥 to refer to a cup of herbal tea is incorrect as it specifically denotes the raw ingredients.
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