Definition
方子 has two distinct senses: (1) a prescription of Chinese herbal medicine — the most common everyday use, and (2) a formula or recipe for mixing chemicals or making things. The 'timber' sense is rare and specialized. You'll most often hear it in the context of traditional Chinese medicine: 开方子 means 'to write a prescription'.
n.
prescription (of Chinese herbal medicine)formularecipe (for mixing chemicals or preparing something)
Examples
- 方子。Lǎo zhōngyī gěi tā kāi le yí gè fāng zi.The old Chinese medicine doctor wrote him a prescription.
- 方子，。Zhège fāng zi shì zǔchuán de, xiàoguǒ hěn hǎo.This formula has been passed down in the family and works very well.
- 方子。Ànzhào fāng zi shàng de bǐlì pèi yào.Mix the ingredients according to the proportions on the formula.
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