服用

服用 means 'to take (medication)' or 'to consume (a drug or medicine)'. It specifically refers to the act of ingesting medication as prescribed, often in a medical context.

The character 服 (fú) originally meant 'to wear' or 'to carry', but in this context, it relates to 'taking' or 'consuming' something. 用 (yòng) means 'to use' or 'to employ'. Together, 服用 emphasizes the intentional and proper use of medication, often with a sense of following instructions.

服用 is commonly used in medical settings, prescriptions, and health-related discussions. It is more formal than simply saying 'take' and is typically used when referring to medicines, pills, or treatments. In daily conversation, it may appear in doctor's advice or on medication labels.