How do you use "medicine" in a sentence?

Remember to take your medicine three times a day. She decided to study medicine at university. Alternative medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years.

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Q: What does "medicine" mean?

A substance used to treat illness; the science of healing 'Medicine' refers to substances used to treat illness or injury, or to the science and practice of diagnosing and treating diseases. It encompasses everything from pills and syrups to the entire medical profession. In some cultures, traditional medicine includes herbal remedies and alternative therapies.

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Meaning: A substance used to treat illness; the science of healing

药物，医学，医疗

medicina, medicamento, fármaco

薬、医学、医療

약, 의학, 의료

'Medicine' refers to substances used to treat illness or injury, or to the science and practice of diagnosing and treating diseases. It encompasses everything from pills and syrups to the entire medical profession. In some cultures, traditional medicine includes herbal remedies and alternative therapies.

「medicine」指用于治疗疾病或伤害的物质，或诊断和治疗疾病的科学和实践。它涵盖从药片和糖浆到整个医疗行业的一切。在一些文化中，传统医学包括草药和替代疗法。

«Medicine» se refiere a sustancias utilizadas para tratar enfermedades o lesiones, o a la ciencia y práctica de diagnosticar y tratar enfermedades. Abarca desde pastillas y jarabes hasta toda la profesión médica. En algunas culturas, la medicina tradicional incluye remedios herbales y terapias alternativas.

「medicine」は、病気やけがを治療するために使用される物質、または病気の診断と治療の科学と実践を指します。錠剤やシロップから医療専門職全体まですべてを包含します。一部の文化では、伝統医学には漢方薬や代替療法が含まれます。

'medicine'은 질병이나 부상을 치료하는 데 사용되는 물질, 또는 질병을 진단하고 치료하는 과학과 실천을 가리킵니다. 알약과 시럽부터 의료 전문직 전체를 아우릅니다. 일부 문화에서는 전통 의학에 한방 치료와 대체 요법이 포함됩니다.

Examples

Remember to take your medicine three times a day.
记得每天吃三次药。
Recuerda tomar tu medicina tres veces al día.
1日3回薬を飲むのを忘れないでください。
하루 세 번 약을 복용하는 것을 잊지 마세요.
She decided to study medicine at university.
她决定在大学学习医学。
Ella decidió estudiar medicina en la universidad.
彼女は大学で医学を学ぶことに決めました。
그녀는 대학에서 의학을 공부하기로 결심했습니다.
Alternative medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years.
近年来，替代医学越来越受欢迎。
La medicina alternativa se ha vuelto cada vez más popular en los últimos años.
近年、代替医療がますます人気になっています。
최근 몇 년간 대체 의학이 점점 더 인기를 얻고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'medicina' meaning 'the healing art', from 'medicus' (a physician), from 'medēri' (to heal). Related to 'medical', 'remedy', 'meditate', and possibly 'moderate'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

'Medicine' derives from the Latin 'medicina' meaning 'the healing art,' which comes from 'medicus' (physician). The root 'med-' relates to measuring and moderation, reflecting the ancient belief that health depended on maintaining balance in the body.