Definition
偏方 refers to an informal, often homemade remedy passed down through families or local tradition in Chinese medicine. Unlike a formal prescription from a doctor, a 偏方 is usually based on folk experience and uses common ingredients like herbs, foods, or household items. It's a culturally specific term that carries connotations of practicality and trust in oral tradition.
n.
folk remedyhome remedy (in traditional Chinese medicine)
Examples
- 偏方，。Zhège piān fāng shì yòng shēngjiāng hé hóngtáng zhǔ shuǐ, zhì gǎnmào hěn yǒuxiào.This folk remedy is made by boiling ginger and brown sugar in water; it's very effective for colds.
- 偏方，。Nǎinai yǒu hěn duō zhì késòu de lǎo piān fāng, dōu shì tā niánqīng shí xué de.Grandma has many old folk remedies for coughs, all learned when she was young.
- 偏方，。Suīrán piān fāng bù yídìng yǒu kēxué yījù, dàn hěnduō rén háishì yuànyì shìshi.Although folk remedies may not have scientific basis, many people are still willing to try them.
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