Chinese word

眼科

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǎn kē

Meaning

  • nouneye clinic

Example

我昨天去眼科看病。wǒ zuó tiān qù yǎn kē kàn bìng

I went to the eye clinic yesterday.

Illustration for 眼科 (eye clinic)

More examples

医生让我下周到眼科复查。yī shēng ràng wǒ xià zhōu dào yǎn kē fù chá

The doctor told me to go to the eye clinic for a follow-up examination next week.

Core concept

A focused medical service for keeping vision clear and treating illness or injury in the eyes.

Common phrases

  • 眼科医生yǎn kē yī shēng

    eye doctor

  • 挂眼科号guà yǎn kē hào

    register at the eye clinic

  • 眼科检查yǎn kē jiǎn chá

    eye examination

Similar words

眼科医院yǎn kē yī yuàn: A hospital or clinic where eye diseases and vision problems receive medical care.
眼镜店yǎn jìng diàn: A glasses shop that tests vision and helps select the right lenses.
眼科医生yǎn kē yī shēng: A medical specialist who provides care for eye diseases and vision problems.

Definition in Chinese

为诊治视力问题和眼部疾病的医疗科室或专科门诊。wèi zhěn zhì shì lì wèn tí hé yǎn bù jí bìng de yī liáo kē shì huò zhuān kē mén zhěn

Word origin

眼科 (yǎnkē, "eye medicine") is a transparent compound of 眼 (yǎn, "eye") and 科 (kē, "specialized medical branch"), linking the affected organ with its area of treatment.

Usage tips

  • The word covers more than a glasses check: it belongs to conversations about medical diagnosis and treatment, while a routine lens fitting may take place in an optical shop.

Related words

  • 眼科医生yǎn kē yī shēngeye doctornoun
  • 眼科医院yǎn kē yī yuàneye hospitalnoun

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