吞服 (tūn fú) — to swallow (medicine); to take (a pill or liquid medicine) orally
Definition
吞服 means 'to swallow (medicine)' — used specifically for taking pills or liquid medicine by mouth, not for general eating or drinking. Often pairs with 把 in instructions like 请把药丸用水吞服.
verb
to swallow (medicine)to take (a pill or liquid medicine) orally
Examples
- 吞服。Zhè zhǒng yào xū yào měi tiān tūn fú sān cì.This medicine needs to be taken three times a day.
- 吞服。Tā tūn fú le yí piàn zhǐ tòng yào.He swallowed a painkiller tablet.
- 吞服。Qǐng bǎ yào wán yòng shuǐ tūn fú.Please swallow the pill with water.
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