jau1 joeng5 so2休养所
Jyutpingjau1 joeng5 so2
Yaleyāu yéuhng só
Definition
Sanatorium; a rest home or convalescent home.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly dated or formal tone, often associated with recovery from long-term illness or tuberculosis in historical contexts. It is rarely used in modern daily conversation, as people typically refer to hospitals or nursing homes instead. You will mostly encounter it in literature or older documents rather than in casual speech.
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gaan1間gānRelated words
Common phrases
to check into a sanatorium
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 療養院, which is the more common and modern term for a sanatorium or nursing home. Using 休養所 in a contemporary medical context may sound overly formal or archaic.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
