can2 zing3 sat1診症室诊症室
Jyutpingcan2 zing3 sat1
Yalechán jing sāt
Definition
Consultation room; a doctor's examination room.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the room where a doctor examines a patient, distinguishing it from the waiting area or the hospital ward. It is a formal term commonly used in clinics and hospitals to guide patients to the correct location. While it sounds professional, it is the standard term used by staff and patients alike in medical settings.
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gaan1間gānExamples
The doctor is waiting for you inside the consultation room.
Excuse me, is the consultation room at the end of the hallway?
Related words
Common phrases
enter the consultation room
door of the consultation room
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 候診室, which is the waiting room where patients sit before being called in. Using the wrong term might cause confusion when asking for directions in a clinic.
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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.
