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挂号
guàhào
Description
去医院看病的时候，我们要先去挂号，然后才能看医生。
When going to the hospital to see a doctor, we must first go to 挂号 before seeing the doctor.
寄很重要的信的时候，你也可以选择挂号，这样比较安全。
When sending very important letters, you can also choose 挂号 for more security.
Meanings
挂号guàhào
to register at a hospital or clinic
我先去挂号，请你等我一下。
I'll register first; please wait for me.
挂号guàhào
to register (a letter or parcel) for tracking
这封信很重要，我要挂号寄。
This letter is very important; I want to send it by registered mail.
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Notes
- Etymology
挂 (to hang/register) + 号 (number), literally 'to register a number'.
- Nuance
most commonly heard in hospital contexts; 挂号信 means 'registered letter'.
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