以药养医 yǐ yào yǎng yī

DEFINITIONS

  1. "drugs serving to nourish doctors", perceived problem in PRC medical practice

CHARACTERS

以 yǐ
HSK 2
by means of; thereby, therefore; consider as; in order to
药 yào
HSK 2
leaf of Dahurian angelica plant; medicine
养 yǎng
HSK 4
raise, rear, bring up; support
医 yī
HSK 1
cure, heal; doctor, medical