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Feb 2026
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Lesson 045. Going to a Hospital.

MELNYKS CHINESE
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14Seeing a doctor in China and visiting a Chinese hospital. This lesson will teach you the names of some common diseases and the names of the departments in a Chinese hospital. In case of emergency, it’s important to know how to call an ambulance in China. Please signup and become a registered subscriber to download ALL 276+ audio lessons with full PDF transcripts, worksheets and additional situational dialogues.

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