Korean word

병원장

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongwonjang

Meaning

  • nounhospital director

Example

그는 병원장으로 일하고 있다.keu neun pyeong won jang eu ro il ha go it tta

He is working as a hospital director.

Illustration for 병원장 (hospital director)

More examples

부서장이 병원장에게 보고하기 위해 전화를 걸었다.pu seo jang i pyeong won jang e ge po go ha gi wi hae cheon hwa reul keo reot tta

The department head called the hospital director to give a report.

Core concept

A hospital's top leader, with final authority over its staff, money, and overall operation.

Common phrases

  • 병원장에게 전화하다pyeong won jang e ge cheon hwa ha da

    call the hospital director

  • 병원장과 면담하다pyeong won jang gwa myeon dam ha da

    meet with the hospital director

Similar words

원장wonjang: The person who leads an institution and oversees its staff, operations, and external dealings.
관리자kwallija: A person who handles daily operations, resources, and staff assignments.

Definition in Korean

병원에서 조직 운영·인사·재정 등 주요 사안을 최종적으로 결정하는 최고 책임자 직위pyeong wo ne seo cho jik u nyeong in sa chae jeong teung chu yo sa a neul choe jong jeo geu ro kyeol jeong ha neun choe go chae gim ja chi gwi

Word origin

병원장 (byeongwonjang, "hospital director") combines 병원 (byeongwon, "hospital") with 원장 (wonjang, "director or head of an institution").

Usage tips

  • In English, hospital director can describe an administrative leader, while a doctor with the highest medical authority may have a different title.

Related words

  • 부병원장pubyeongwonjangdeputy hospital directornoun

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