mun4 can2 bou6門診部门诊部
Jyutpingmun4 can2 bou6
Yalemùhn chán bouh
Definition
Outpatient department; clinic.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hospital section where patients receive treatment without being admitted. While technically correct, locals often shorten this to just 門診 in casual conversation when the context of a hospital is already clear.
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go3個goExamples
He needs to go to the outpatient department for a follow-up today.
Excuse me, where is the outpatient department?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the outpatient department
register at the outpatient department
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 私家診所, which refers to a private doctor's office or clinic outside of a hospital setting.
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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.
