joeng5 wo4 ji1 jyun2養和醫院养和医院
Jyutpingjoeng5 wo4 ji1 jyun2
Yaleyéuhng wòh yī yún
Definition
Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital.
colloquialplaceshealth
How it's used
Locals often refer to this institution simply as 養和, dropping the word for hospital entirely. It carries a strong social connotation of being a high end, private facility favored by the wealthy and celebrities. When someone mentions going there, it often implies a level of prestige or significant expense compared to public hospitals.
Examples
His wife gave birth to a son at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital.
Do you know how to get to Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital?
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