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March 24, 2026
病房()bìngfáng(bing4fang2)
病房 (bìngfáng) refers to a hospital ward or sickroom where patients are treated and cared for. It is commonly used in medical contexts and indicates a designated area for patient recovery and monitoring.
Frequency#5443DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, visiting patients in 病房 is a common social practice, reflecting the importance of family and friends in providing emotional support during illness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '病' (sick) person lying in a '房' (room), surrounded by medical equipment. The sound 'bing' can remind you of a 'binging' hospital bell, signaling care and treatment.
Meanings of 病房
bìngfáng(bing4fang2)
1ward (of a hospital)
2sickroom
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About 病房
病房Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
病房 (bìngfáng) vs 诊室 (zhěnshì) — use 病房 for patient recovery areas, while 诊室 refers specifically to examination rooms.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '病' (sick) person lying in a '房' (room), surrounded by medical equipment. The sound 'bing' can remind you of a 'binging' hospital bell, signaling care and treatment.
Usage Notes
When using 病房, be mindful of its formal context in medical settings. Common collocations include '住院病房' (inpatient ward) and '病房医生' (ward doctor). Avoid using it in informal conversations.
HSK Study Tips
病房 is relevant for HSK Level 4 learners, as it builds on vocabulary related to health and medical terms. Students should focus on the characters 病 (sickness) and 房 (room) to understand compound words better.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, visiting patients in 病房 is a common social practice, reflecting the importance of family and friends in providing emotional support during illness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 病房 with the general term 医院. For example, saying '我在医院休息' (I rest in the hospital) instead of '我在病房休息' (I rest in the ward) can lead to misunderstandings about the specific location.
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Cultural Notes for 病房
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In Chinese culture, visiting patients in 病房 is a common social practice, reflecting the importance of family and friends in providing emotional support during illness.
Frequently Asked Questions about 病房
病房 refers specifically to the ward or sickroom within a hospital, while 医院 (yīyuàn) refers to the entire hospital.
No, 病房 is specifically for inpatient care; outpatient treatments occur in different areas of the hospital.
It is primarily used in medical contexts, so it might not come up in casual conversation unless discussing health issues.
