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药店yàodiànpharmacyHSK 2, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #9549, Easy
yàodiàn(yao4dian4)yao dian T4
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March 24, 2026

药店(藥店)yàodiàn(yao4dian4)

药店 (yào diàn) refers to a pharmacy or drugstore where medicinal products and health-related items are sold. It is a common place for people to purchase prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as health supplements. In urban areas, these stores might also offer consultation services for minor health issues.

Strokes17Frequency#9549DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In China, pharmacies often play a crucial role in community health, especially in rural areas where access to medical services may be limited. Many people trust pharmacists for advice on minor ailments, reflecting a cultural reliance on pharmacy services.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'yowling' cat (sounds like 'yào') sitting outside a 'diner' (sounds like 'diàn') that only serves health foods. This diner is your pharmacy, where you go to get your medicines.

Meanings of 药店

yàodiàn(yao4dian4)
1pharmacy
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About 药店

药店Simplified
藥店Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

药房 (yàofáng) - typically refers to a pharmacy in a more clinical or formal context, while 药店 (yàodiàn) is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

Usage Notes

When using 药店 in conversation, it's common to specify what you need, such as '买药' (mǎi yào - buy medicine). Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing '药' (yào) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. This term is generally informal and suitable for everyday conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While 药店 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK 2 and 3 words related to health and shopping. Students should focus on vocabulary related to health and common medications to enhance their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 药店 with other types of stores. For example, saying '超市' (chāoshì - supermarket) when referring to a pharmacy is incorrect. Always use 药店 to specify a pharmacy.

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Component Characters

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HSK 29 strokes艹
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How to say pharmacy in Chinese

“pharmacy” in Chinese is药店yàodiàn

药店 (yào diàn) refers to a pharmacy or drugstore where medicinal products and health-related items are sold. It is a common place for people to purchase prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as health supplements. In urban areas, these stores might also offer consultation services for minor health issues.

When to use 药店

When using 药店 in conversation, it's common to specify what you need, such as '买药' (mǎi yào - buy medicine). Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing '药' (yào) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. This term is generally informal and suitable for everyday conversations.

药店 or something close to it

药房 (yàofáng) - typically refers to a pharmacy in a more clinical or formal context, while 药店 (yàodiàn) is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 药店 with other types of stores. For example, saying '超市' (chāoshì - supermarket) when referring to a pharmacy is incorrect. Always use 药店 to specify a pharmacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 药店

You can say '我需要拿我的处方药' (Wǒ xūyào ná wǒ de chǔfāng yào) which means 'I need to get my prescription medication.'

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