cong4 wai2牀位
Jyutpingcong4 wai2
Yalechòhng wái
Definition
The number of beds available in an institution such as a hospital or care home.
neutralhealthplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the availability or allocation of sleeping spots in institutional settings rather than the physical furniture itself. It is frequently used in news reports and public discourse regarding healthcare capacity and social welfare services.
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Are there any beds left in this hospital?
It is really hard to get a spot in an elderly home.
Related words
Common phrases
shortage of beds
increase the number of beds
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe furniture in a private home, as it implies a formal or institutional capacity. Use 牀 for a standard bed in a bedroom.
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