beng6 jan4 saam1病人衫
Jyutpingbeng6 jan4 saam1
Yalebehng yàhn sāam
Definition
Hospital gown; the clothes worn by patients in a hospital.
colloquialhealthclothing
How it's used
Hospital gowns in Hong Kong are typically loose, wrap-around garments designed for easy access by medical staff. While the term is specific to the clinical setting, it is often used in casual conversation to describe the feeling of being unwell or the experience of staying in a ward. It carries a slightly clinical or sterile tone compared to everyday clothing.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
This hospital gown is very loose, it doesn't fit well.
Related words
Common phrases
change into a hospital gown
wear a hospital gown
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 睡衣, which refers to pajamas worn at home. Using 睡衣 to describe a hospital gown sounds unnatural and implies a level of comfort that hospital-issued clothing usually lacks.
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