zing3 fu2 ji1 jyun2政府醫院政府医院
Jyutpingzing3 fu2 ji1 jyun2
Yalejing fú yī yún
Definition
Public hospital; a hospital funded and run by the government.
colloquialhealthplaces
How it's used
Locals often refer to these institutions simply as 公立醫院, which carries the same meaning of being publicly funded. While 政府醫院 is perfectly understood, 公立醫院 is the more standard term used in news reports and formal discussions regarding the healthcare system. Both terms are used to contrast with 私家醫院, which are private hospitals.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He is very sick and needs to be admitted to a government hospital.
Do you have to wait a long time at government hospitals?
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Common phrases
to be admitted to a government hospital
waiting list for government hospital services
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with private clinics or hospitals, as the quality of service and waiting times differ significantly between the two systems in Hong Kong.
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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.
