Definition
神曲 (Shén qǔ) is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation — a fermented mixture of herbs and grains used to aid digestion, relieve bloating, and harmonize the stomach. It's not a 'song' or 'divine melody' in this context; the name comes from its medicinal properties. You'll encounter it in TCM formulas and pharmacy contexts.
n.
(traditional Chinese medicine) medicated leavena fermented herbal preparation used for digestive issues
Examples
- 神曲，。Yīshēng gěi wǒ kāi le Shén qǔ, ràng wǒ fàn hòu chī.The doctor prescribed me medicated leaven and told me to take it after meals.
- 神曲。Shén qǔ duì xiāohuà bùliáng hěn yǒu bāngzhù.Medicated leaven is very helpful for indigestion.
- 神曲。Nǐ qù zhōngyào diàn mǎi yìxiē Shén qǔ ba.Go buy some medicated leaven at the Chinese medicine pharmacy.
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