Definition
医药 (yī yào) refers to the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals as a whole — the industry, profession, or system of medical care and drugs. It is broader than 药 or 药物 (which focus on the substances themselves) and distinct from 医学 (medical science, the academic discipline). Use 医药 when talking about the healthcare industry, companies, or policies.
noun
medicine (the field of medical care and pharmaceuticals)medicinesdrugs
Examples
- 医药。Tā dàxué xué de shì yī yào zhuānyè.He studied medicine in university.
- 医药。Zhè jiā yī yào gōngsī shēngchǎn xīn yào.This pharmaceutical company produces new medicines.
- 医药。Guójiā duì yī yào hángyè yǒu yángé guīdìng.The state has strict regulations on the pharmaceutical industry.
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