Glossary entry

Chinese term or phrase:

市五外

English translation:

Shanghai City No. 5 People's Hospital, VIP (foreign) care

Added to glossary by Rob Albon
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Jan 14, 2010 01:04
14 yrs ago
Chinese term

市五外

Chinese to English Medical Medical: Health Care
This appeared in a medical receipt. I wonder of it could refer to a geographical area? A fee that is not covered by some group of 5 social services? Services done in the city on the weekend? Thanks!
Change log

Jan 19, 2010 21:53: Rob Albon Created KOG entry

Discussion

Rob Albon (asker) Jan 19, 2010:
No. 5 People's Hospital I found elsewhere it is the No. 5 People's Hospital. 外 does not seem to refer to surgery, but to VIP (foreigner).
jyuan_us Jan 14, 2010:
@ASKER This is not a regular Chinese expression. Just an abbreviation made up by their staff. You asked for website links for reference but I don't think you will find any hint from internet search.
James L. Jan 14, 2010:
Yes I'm aware of that. Zhongshan Hospital is a pretty good one in Shanghai. Both Zhongshan Hospital and 5th Hospital of Shanghai are attached to Fudan University, so I'm just guessing about them sharing some resources.
Rob Albon (asker) Jan 14, 2010:
Shanghai As I mentioned, it is in Shanghai. Fudan University's Zhongshan Hospital on Zhongshan Road. Thanks
James L. Jan 14, 2010:
I think it could mean that a doctor of Zhongshan goes to the 5th Hospital of Shanghai on weekends.
Chun Un Jan 14, 2010:
Is it 中山医院 in Shanghai or 中山大学附属医院 in Guangdong?
Rob Albon (asker) Jan 14, 2010:
Ok, some other context It is Zhongshan Hospital. It is a psychaitric consultation. The "市五外" is part of a stamp with the date. I guess in addition to the possibilities listed above, it could refer to a department in the hospital, but I am leaning towards a neighborhood in the city or some type of city services. I guess 外 could also mean foreign, since it is a foreign patient.

Proposed translations

1 hr

The Fifth (NO. 5?) City Hospital Surgery Department.

That is it, literally.

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Note added at 1 hr (2010-01-14 02:18:37 GMT)
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It is also possible for it to mean "The Fifth City Hospital stamp for foreign patients".

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Note added at 4 hrs (2010-01-14 05:41:56 GMT)
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JAMES IS RIGHT。外COULD MEAN外勤,外出,出诊等等,这项收费是某医生的出诊费。
Note from asker:
Please provide a reference (such as website, etc). As I mentioned, it is in Shanghai. Fudan University's Zhongshan Hospital on Zhongshan Road. Thanks.
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