This is the 237th most frequent Vietnamese word.
thuốc
The Vietnamese word "thuốc" means "medicine" or "drug" in English.
In this sentence, 'thuốc' refers to medicinal products used for the treatment of illnesses.
Tôi cần mua thuốc cho mẹ tôi.
I need to buy medicine for my mother.
Here, 'thuốc' denotes medicinal properties extracted from natural plants or herbs.
Cây cỏ này được dùng làm thuốc chữa bệnh.
This herb is used as medicine for treating illnesses.
In this sentence, 'thuốc' is used in a broader context relating to the pharmaceutical field and the creation of medicine.