bịnh xá
Definition
- Noun:
- Dispensary: A place, often small or basic, where medical care is provided, especially in rural areas, institutions, or military settings. It typically offers outpatient treatment and dispenses medicines.
- Infirmary: A small hospital or clinic, especially within a school, factory, or other institution, for the care of those who are ill or injured.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bịnh xá của trường đã điều trị vết thương cho học sinh. (The school infirmary treated the student's wound.)
- Người dân trong làng đến bịnh xá để nhận thuốc. (The villagers go to the dispensary to receive medicine.)
- Bịnh xá quân đội nằm ở cuối con đường. (The military infirmary is located at the end of the road.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bịnh xá" is considered somewhat dated in modern Vietnamese, with "phòng khám" (clinic) or "trạm y tế" (health station) being more common today. It often implies a modest, functional medical facility.
Variants and Related Words
- Phòng khám (n): Clinic. A more modern and general term for a place providing outpatient medical care.
- Cô ấy làm việc tại một phòng khám tư. (She works at a private clinic.)
- Trạm y tế (n): Health station. Typically refers to a local community or village-level medical post.
- Trạm y tế xã tiêm chủng cho trẻ em. (The commune health station provides vaccinations for children.)
- Bệnh viện (n): Hospital. A larger institution providing comprehensive inpatient and specialized care.
Synonyms
- Clinic: A place for medical consultation and treatment.
- Sickbay: A room or area for treating the sick, especially on a ship or in a workplace.
- Health post: A simple facility providing basic health services.
Related Idioms
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dispensary; infirmary
