How to Say “Hospice” in Vietnamese

viện tế bần
The English word "hospice" is translated into Vietnamese as viện tế bần.
The term refers to a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.
Meaning: a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill (noun)

Which one should you use?

viện chăm sóc giai đoạn cuối is a more descriptive term that can be translated as "Institute for End-Stage Care."

Did you know?

  • In Vietnam, the concept of a hospice is often entwined with Buddhist traditions of 'merit-making' and compassion for the suffering.
  • The term viện tế bần carries a heavy connotation of poverty, as the word bần literally means 'poor' or 'destitute'.
  • The word viện is a Sino-Vietnamese term that originally referred to a 'court' or a formal government institution.

Examples in context

  • Quý vị có thể giới thiệu tôi đến một viện chăm sóc ung thư giai đoạn cuối tốt ở đây không?
    Could you please recommend a good institute for end-stage cancer care here?
  • Đã có ai trong gia đình ông bà từng nhận chăm sóc cuối đời chưa?
    Has anyone in your family ever received end-of-life care?

Example conversation

Nam and Chi are discussing care options for a relative.

  1. Nam

    Chi, chúng ta nên đưa bà vào viện tế bần.
    Chi, we should move grandmother to a hospice.
  2. Chi

    Tôi đồng ý, bà cần được chăm sóc đặc biệt.
    I agree, she needs special care.
  3. Nam

    Anh biết một viện tế bần rất uy tín.
    I know a very reputable hospice.
  4. Chi

    Hãy gửi cho tôi địa chỉ của nơi đó.
    Please send me the address of that place.

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