bịnh viện

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The Vietnamese word "bệnh viện" means "hospital" in English. It is a noun used to refer to a place where people receive medical treatment and care when they are sick or injured.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bệnh viện" is commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing health, medical care, or emergencies.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example Sentence:

• "Tôi cần đi đến bệnh viện vì tôi cảm thấy không khỏe." (I need to go to the hospital because I don't feel well.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can specify the type of hospital using additional words. For example:
  • "bệnh viện đa khoa" means "general hospital" or "polyclinic," which provides a variety of services and specialties.
  • "bệnh viện chuyên khoa" means "specialized hospital," focusing on a specific area of medicine.

Word Variants:

• "bệnh" means "sickness" or "disease."
• "viện" can mean "institution" or "establishment," so when combined, "bệnh viện" clearly indicates a medical institution.

Different Meanings:

While "bệnh viện" primarily refers to a hospital, in different contexts, it can also imply: - A place for treatment, which could include clinics or specialized centers depending on the prefix used (like "bệnh viện chuyên khoa").

Synonyms:

• "trung tâm y tế" (medical center) – this can refer to health centers that might not be as large as a hospital.
• "phòng khám" (clinic) – this usually refers to smaller facilities that provide outpatient services.

Academic

noun

1. clinic; hospital
   • bịnh viện đa khoa
     a polyclinic