beng6 fong2病房
Jyutpingbeng6 fong2
Yalebehng fóng
Definition
Hospital ward; a room in a hospital where inpatients stay.
neutralhealthplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the designated area or room within a hospital where patients are admitted for treatment. While it functions as a physical location, it is also frequently used in medical contexts to describe the ward as an administrative unit or a specific department, such as a surgical or maternity ward.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He is still resting in the ward right now.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 房 for general rooms in a house when referring to a hospital ward, as 病房 is a specialized term. Learners sometimes confuse it with 醫院, but remember that the hospital is the entire facility, while the ward is the specific section where the patient is assigned.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
