sung3 jyun2送院
Jyutpingsung3 jyun2
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Definition
To send an injured person or a patient to the hospital.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in news reports, official police statements, or by paramedics to describe the act of transporting a patient to a medical facility. It functions as a concise, formal way to convey the action of hospital admission following an accident or sudden illness. In casual daily speech, people are more likely to use phrases like 去醫院 or 送去醫院.
Examples
The injured person has already been sent to the hospital.
Related words
Common phrases
sent to the hospital for treatment
sent to the hospital for emergency resuscitation
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends or family, as it sounds overly clinical and detached. It is strictly reserved for reporting on emergencies or medical situations.
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Grammar guides
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