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外用
wàiyòng
Description
外用的意思是药只能用在皮肤外面，不能吃进肚子里。
The meaning of 外用 is that the medicine can only be applied externally on the skin and should not be ingested.
药盒上常常写着「外用」两个字，提醒你不要吃它。
Medicine boxes often have the words "外用" written on them to remind you not to eat it.
Meanings
外用wàiyòng
for external use only (medicine)
这种药膏是外用的，别吃。
This ointment is for external use only; don't ingest it.
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Notes
- Etymology
外 (outside) + 用 (use), i.e. applied externally.
- Nuance
contrasts with 内服 (taken internally); common on medicine labels.
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