Meanings of 诊所
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医院 (yīyuàn) - use 诊所 for outpatient care and minor issues, while 医院 is for more serious medical conditions.
This term is often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal settings like medical documents. Common collocations include 诊所医生 (clinic doctor) and 看诊所 (to visit a clinic). Beware of confusing it with 医院 (hospital), which is more extensive.
While 诊所 is not on the official HSK list, it relates to healthcare vocabulary, which is essential for HSK learners at levels 3 and above. Students should focus on related terms like 医生 (doctor) and 医疗 (medical care) to build contextual understanding.
Learners often confuse 诊所 with 医院, mistakenly saying '我去医院' (I go to the clinic) when they mean to say 'clinic.' The correct phrase should be '我去诊所'.
Pronunciation of 诊所
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How to say clinic in Chinese
“clinic” in Chinese is诊所
诊所 (zhěn suǒ) refers to a clinic, a healthcare facility where patients receive outpatient medical care. It is commonly used in contexts involving minor illnesses, check-ups, or preventive care, distinguishing it from hospitals that handle more serious cases.
When to use 诊所
This term is often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal settings like medical documents. Common collocations include 诊所医生 (clinic doctor) and 看诊所 (to visit a clinic). Beware of confusing it with 医院 (hospital), which is more extensive.
诊所 or something close to it
医院 (yīyuàn) - use 诊所 for outpatient care and minor issues, while 医院 is for more serious medical conditions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 诊所 with 医院, mistakenly saying '我去医院' (I go to the clinic) when they mean to say 'clinic.' The correct phrase should be '我去诊所'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 诊所
诊所 refers to a clinic for outpatient services, while 医院 is a hospital that provides a broader range of medical services, including inpatient care.
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