의원 — clinic
Pronunciation hint: ui · wuhn. Standard romanization: uiwon.
의원 is a small outpatient clinic; 병원 can refer to a hospital or clinic.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
의원에 가요.
I am going to the clinic.
Going somewhere · ui-wuh-neh gah-yoh
의원은 어디에 있어요?
Where is the clinic?
Asking for directions · ui-wuh-neun uh-dee-eh ee-ssuh-yoh
의원이 가까워요.
The clinic is nearby.
Describing the location · ui-wuh-nee gah-kkah-wuh-yoh
의원에 도착했어요.
I arrived at the clinic.
Arriving at a destination · ui-wuh-neh doh-chah-kae-ssuh-yoh
의원에서 진료를 받아요.
I see a doctor at the clinic.
Visiting a clinic · ui-wuh-neh-suh jeel-lyoh-reul bah-dah-yoh
의원 앞에서 기다려요.
I wait in front of the clinic.
At a meeting place · ui-wuhn ah-peh-suh gee-dah-ryuh-yoh