Korean Word of the Day
병원
BYEONG-won • noun — 25th of May, 2026
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Meaning: hospital; a medical facility where people receive diagnosis and treatment
Examples
- 제가 병원에 가야 해요.
(I have to go to the hospital.) - 어제 병원에서 정기 검진을 받았어요.
(I had a routine check-up at the hospital yesterday.) - 그 병원은 밤에도 문을 열어요.
(That hospital is open at night.)
Synonyms
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병원 is the general word for a hospital or larger medical center. Use it when talking about going for treatment, check-ups, or emergencies. Smaller private clinics are often called 의원 or 클리닉; 의료기관 is a more formal/administrative term. Common verbs used with 병원 include 가다 (to go), 있다 (to be at), 입원하다 (to be admitted), and 진료하다 (to provide medical care).
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