Medication

med-i-KAY-shuhn /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

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What it really means

The general word doctors use for medicines you take. "Are you on any medication?" is a standard question at appointments — have a list of names and doses ready.

Chinese explanation

药物的正式说法。就诊时医生常问"Are you on any medication?"（你目前在服用什么药吗？）——最好准备好药名和剂量清单。

Example conversation

A: Are you on any medication at the moment? B: Yes, I take one tablet a day for blood pressure — I have the name written down.

A：你目前在服用什么药物吗？ B：有，我每天吃一片降血压的药——药名我记在纸上了。

What you could say back

“Yes, I've written the names down here.”

Related phrases

Take two tablets twice a day Prescription

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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