At the A1 level, you just need to know that 'مرکز درمانی' (Markaz-e Darmāni) is a place where you go when you are sick. Think of it as a 'Doctor House'. You can use it simply: 'من به مرکز درمانی می‌روم' (I go to the medical center). It is a very important word for safety. If you are in Iran and feel bad, you can ask 'مرکز درمانی کجاست؟' (Where is the medical center?). You don't need to worry about the complex grammar yet; just remember 'Markaz' means center and 'Darmāni' means medical.
At the A2 level, you should understand that 'مرکز درمانی' is a compound word. You start using it with simple adjectives like 'نزدیک' (near) or 'دور' (far). You can describe your actions, such as 'دیروز به مرکز درمانی رفتم' (Yesterday I went to the medical center). You should also recognize the difference between this and a 'pharmacy' (dārugāne). At this level, you might use it in basic travel scenarios or when talking about your health with a teacher.
At the B1 level, 'مرکز درمانی' becomes a key vocabulary item for discussing healthcare systems and insurance. You should be able to use it in the plural form 'مراکز درمانی' (marākez-e darmāni). You can talk about facilities in your neighborhood and compare them. For example, 'این مرکز درمانی از آن بیمارستان مجهزتر است' (This medical center is more equipped than that hospital). You should also be comfortable using it in formal letters or when filling out official forms.
At the B2 level, you use 'مرکز درمانی' in more abstract and professional contexts. You might discuss the 'efficiency' (kārāyi) of medical centers or 'government funding' (budje-ye dolati) for these facilities. You can understand news reports about 'crisis management in medical centers' during pandemics or natural disasters. Your usage should include more complex verbs like 'تأسیس کردن' (to establish) or 'تخصیص دادن' (to allocate resources to).
At the C1 level, 'مرکز درمانی' is used within the context of healthcare policy, medical ethics, and urban planning. You can discuss the 'distribution of medical centers' (tozi'-e marākez-e darmāni) in rural versus urban areas. You understand the nuances of how these centers interact with the Ministry of Health. You can write essays about the 'privatization of medical centers' and its social consequences, using sophisticated academic vocabulary and complex Persian sentence structures.
At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the term. You can use it in legal contexts, medical research papers, or philosophical debates about the right to healthcare. You understand historical references to how 'centers of healing' have evolved in Persian culture from 'Bimārestāns' of the Golden Age to modern 'Marākez-e Darmāni'. You can critique national healthcare strategies and analyze the role of these centers in the broader socio-economic landscape of the Middle East.

مرکز درمانی in 30 Seconds

  • A formal Persian term for any medical facility, including hospitals and clinics.
  • Used extensively in news, insurance documents, and official signage across Iran.
  • Requires the 'Ezafe' linker (Markaz-e Darmāni) and has the Arabic plural 'Marākez'.
  • Essential vocabulary for navigating healthcare needs while traveling or living in Persian-speaking areas.

The term مرکز درمانی (Markaz-e Darmāni) is a foundational compound noun in Persian that refers to any establishment dedicated to providing medical care, treatment, or health services. At its core, the word is composed of 'مرکز' (center/hub) and 'درمانی' (medical/therapeutic). Unlike specific terms like 'hospital' or 'clinic', this phrase is an umbrella term that covers a wide spectrum of facilities, from small outpatient clinics to large-scale specialized medical complexes.

Linguistic Composition
The word 'Markaz' is of Arabic origin, meaning a central point or headquarters. 'Darmāni' comes from the Persian root 'Darmān' (cure/remedy) with the suffix '-i' which turns it into an adjective. Together, they literally mean 'Center of Curing'.

In modern Iranian society, you will encounter this word most frequently in formal settings, government documents, news reports, and on signage. When someone says they are going to a 'markaz-e darmāni', they might be referring to a hospital, a rehabilitation center, or even a specialized diagnostic lab. It is the preferred term when the speaker wants to remain general or when referring to the healthcare infrastructure as a whole.

این مرکز درمانی به صورت شبانه‌روزی فعالیت می‌کند.
(This medical center operates twenty-four hours a day.)

Contextual Nuance
While a 'bimārestān' is specifically a hospital with beds for overnight stays, a 'markaz-e darmāni' could be a place where you only receive a quick injection or a consultation. It is often used by insurance companies to list 'contracted facilities'.

نزدیک‌ترین مرکز درمانی کجاست؟
(Where is the nearest medical center?)

Furthermore, the term is vital for navigating urban environments in Iran. Most neighborhoods have a 'Markaz-e Behdāsht' (Health Center) which is a subset of 'Markaz-e Darmāni', focusing on vaccinations and basic hygiene. Understanding this word helps learners identify where to go in emergencies without needing to know the specific name of every hospital in the city.

Usage in Media
Journalists use this term to describe the building of new infrastructure, such as 'احداث مراکز درمانی جدید' (Construction of new medical centers), emphasizing the growth of the healthcare sector.

بسیاری از مراکز درمانی با کمبود دارو مواجه هستند.
(Many medical centers are facing a shortage of medicine.)

Using مرکز درمانی correctly requires an understanding of the Persian 'Ezafe' construction and the context of medical urgency. Because it is a compound noun, the first part, 'markaz', takes the short 'e' sound (the Ezafe) to connect it to the adjective 'darmāni'.

Sentence Structure
In a sentence, it usually functions as the object of a preposition (like 'به' - to) or the subject of a verb related to location or function. For example: 'من به مرکز درمانی رفتم' (I went to the medical center).

When describing the quality of the facility, you add adjectives after the whole phrase. For instance, 'یک مرکز درمانی مجهز' means 'a well-equipped medical center'. Note that the Ezafe is placed after 'darmāni' as well to connect the next adjective: 'مرکزِ درمانیِ مجهز'.

دولت در حال نوسازی مرکز درمانی روستا است.
(The government is renovating the village's medical center.)

In formal writing, you will see it paired with verbs like 'تأسیس کردن' (to establish), 'مراجعه کردن' (to refer to/visit), and 'تجهیز کردن' (to equip). In spoken Persian, people might shorten their sentences, but 'markaz-e darmāni' remains the standard polite way to refer to a healthcare facility.

Common Verb Pairings
- مراجعه به مرکز درمانی (Referring to/visiting a medical center)
- اعزام به مرکز درمانی (Being dispatched/sent to a medical center)
- مدیریت مرکز درمانی (Management of the medical center)

بیمار بلافاصله به یک مرکز درمانی منتقل شد.
(The patient was immediately transferred to a medical center.)

In a more academic or bureaucratic context, the term is used to define the scope of healthcare services. For example, a contract might state: 'این بیمه شامل تمامی مراکز درمانی طرف قرارداد می‌باشد' (This insurance includes all contracted medical centers).

You will encounter مرکز درمانی in various real-world scenarios across Iran and Persian-speaking regions. It is not just a textbook word; it is a functional part of the landscape.

On the Streets
Look for blue or white signs with a Red Crescent or a medical symbol. They often read 'مرکز درمانی و بهداشتی' followed by the name of the neighborhood or a benefactor. In large cities like Tehran, highway signs often point toward 'مراکز درمانی' to guide emergency vehicles and citizens.

On the news (IRINN or BBC Persian), you will hear news anchors reporting on health crises, the opening of new wings in hospitals, or charity events. They almost always use 'markaz-e darmāni' as the standard formal term.

اخبار اعلام کرد که مراکز درمانی در حالت آماده‌باش هستند.
(The news announced that medical centers are on standby.)

In Everyday Conversation
While friends might say 'I'm going to the doctor' (miram pish-e doktor), if they are discussing logistics or insurance, they switch to 'markaz-e darmāni'. For example: 'باید فاکتور را به مرکز درمانی ببرم' (I must take the invoice to the medical center).

این منطقه به یک مرکز درمانی شبانه‌روزی نیاز دارد.
(This area needs a 24-hour medical center.)

Lastly, in the context of travel, if you ask a taxi driver 'Near the medical center' (nazdik-e markaz-e darmāni), they will know exactly which hub of clinics or hospitals you are referring to in that specific district.

While مرکز درمانی is a straightforward term, learners often make specific errors regarding its scope, pluralization, and synonym usage.

Confusion with 'Pharmacy'
Some learners confuse 'darmāni' (medical) with 'dāru' (medicine). A 'dārugāne' is a pharmacy, whereas a 'markaz-e darmāni' is where treatment happens. You don't usually go to a medical center just to buy aspirin; you go there for a diagnosis or procedure.

Another common mistake is using the wrong plural. Since 'markaz' is an Arabic loanword, its plural is 'marākez'. Using 'markaz-hā' is technically possible but sounds very unnatural and childish in formal contexts. Always use 'مراکز درمانی'.

غلط: مرکزها درمانی / درست: مراکز درمانی.
(Wrong: Markaz-hā darmāni / Right: Marākez-e darmāni.)

Learners also tend to use 'bimārestān' (hospital) for everything. Remember that a 'markaz-e darmāni' is broader. If you are going to a small clinic for a blood test, calling it a 'bimārestān' is technically incorrect, as hospitals are for inpatient care. 'Markaz-e darmāni' is the safer, more accurate choice for general facilities.

Ezafe Omission
In speech, don't forget the 'e' sound between 'markaz' and 'darmāni'. Saying 'markaz darmāni' without the link sounds like two disconnected words.

Persian has several words for medical facilities. Knowing the difference between مرکز درمانی and its alternatives will help you sound more like a native speaker.

Bimārestān (بیمارستان)
A large hospital with multiple departments, emergency rooms, and beds for staying overnight. All hospitals are medical centers, but not all medical centers are hospitals.
Darmāngāh (درمانگاه)
A clinic or dispensary. This is usually smaller than a hospital and focuses on outpatient care. It is the closest synonym to 'markaz-e darmāni' in daily life.
Matab (مطب)
A doctor's private office. You wouldn't call a single doctor's office a 'markaz-e darmāni' unless it was part of a larger complex.

When you want to emphasize the 'health' or 'hygiene' aspect rather than the 'cure' aspect, you use 'Markaz-e Behdāshti'. These are often government-run centers for public health, vaccinations, and family planning.

تفاوت درمانگاه و مرکز درمانی در چیست؟
(What is the difference between a clinic and a medical center?)

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The word 'Darmān' has been used for over a thousand years in Persian poetry, often metaphorically for the 'cure' to a broken heart or love-sickness.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /mæɾkæz e dæɾmɒːniː/
US /mærkæz e dærmɑːniː/
The primary stress is on the last syllable of 'darmāni' (ni).
Rhymes With
نورانی (Nurāni) طولانی (Tulāni) ارزانی (Arzāni) پنهانی (Penhāni) نفسانی (Nafsāni) روحانی (Ruhāni) جسمانی (Jesmāni) بحرانی (Bohrāni)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'markaz' with a hard English 'k' instead of the softer Persian 'k'.
  • Omitting the Ezafe (the 'e' sound) between the two words.
  • Mispronouncing the 'ā' as a short 'a' (like in 'cat') instead of a long 'aw' (like in 'law').
  • Stress on the first syllable of 'markaz'.
  • Treating it as one word without a break.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Easy to recognize once the components are learned.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct spelling of the Arabic 'Markaz' and the Persian 'Darmāni'.

Speaking 3/5

Pronunciation is rhythmic but requires the Ezafe.

Listening 3/5

Commonly heard in public announcements.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

بیمار دکتر مرکز درمان بهداشت

Learn Next

تجهیزات پزشکی بیمه سلامت فوریت‌های پزشکی نسخه معاینه

Advanced

نظام سلامت پزشکی قانونی اپیدمیولوژی تخصص‌های پزشکی داروسازی

Examples by Level

1

مرکز درمانی کجاست؟

Where is the medical center?

Simple question with 'kojāst' (where is).

2

من به مرکز درمانی می‌روم.

I am going to the medical center.

Present continuous usage.

3

این یک مرکز درمانی است.

This is a medical center.

Basic demonstrative 'in' (this).

4

مرکز درمانی باز است.

The medical center is open.

Adjective 'bāz' (open).

5

او در مرکز درمانی است.

He/She is in the medical center.

Preposition 'dar' (in).

6

مرکز درمانی نزدیک است.

The medical center is near.

Adjective 'nazdik' (near).

7

نام این مرکز درمانی چیست؟

What is the name of this medical center?

Possessive Ezafe 'nām-e in markaz'.

8

ما به مرکز درمانی نیاز داریم.

We need a medical center.

Verb 'niyāz dāštan' (to need).

1

دیروز به مرکز درمانی رفتیم.

Yesterday we went to the medical center.

Past tense 'raftim'.

2

مرکز درمانی بسیار تمیز است.

The medical center is very clean.

Adverb 'besyār' (very).

3

دکتر در مرکز درمانی منتظر شماست.

The doctor is waiting for you at the medical center.

Present participle 'montazer'.

4

آیا این مرکز درمانی داروخانه دارد؟

Does this medical center have a pharmacy?

Question with 'āyā'.

5

مرکز درمانی در انتهای خیابان است.

The medical center is at the end of the street.

Compound preposition 'dar entehā-ye'.

6

او در مرکز درمانی کار می‌کند.

He works at the medical center.

Third person singular present.

7

باید به مرکز درمانی زنگ بزنم.

I must call the medical center.

Modal verb 'bāyad' (must).

8

این مرکز درمانی بزرگ است.

This medical center is big.

Simple adjective 'bozorg'.

1

بسیاری از مراکز درمانی در شب باز هستند.

Many medical centers are open at night.

Plural 'marākez'.

2

دفترچه بیمه خود را به مرکز درمانی بیاورید.

Bring your insurance booklet to the medical center.

Imperative 'biyāvarid'.

3

این مرکز درمانی خدمات خوبی ارائه می‌دهد.

This medical center provides good services.

Verb 'erā'e dādan' (to provide).

4

مرکز درمانی محله ما خیلی شلوغ است.

Our neighborhood's medical center is very crowded.

Possessive 'mahalle-ye mā'.

5

آدرس دقیق مرکز درمانی را می‌دانید؟

Do you know the exact address of the medical center?

Adjective 'daqiq' (exact).

6

او برای معاینه به مرکز درمانی رفت.

He went to the medical center for an examination.

Noun 'mo'āyene' (examination).

7

ساختمان مرکز درمانی نوسازی شده است.

The medical center building has been renovated.

Passive voice 'nosāzi šode ast'.

8

مرکز درمانی دولتی ارزان‌تر است.

The government medical center is cheaper.

Comparative adjective 'arzāntar'.

1

تجهیزات این مرکز درمانی بسیار پیشرفته است.

The equipment of this medical center is very advanced.

Noun 'tajhizāt' (equipment).

2

دسترسی به مراکز درمانی در مناطق محروم سخت است.

Access to medical centers in deprived areas is difficult.

Abstract noun 'dastresi' (access).

3

مرکز درمانی موظف به پذیرش بیماران اورژانسی است.

The medical center is obliged to accept emergency patients.

Adjective 'movazzaf' (obliged).

4

مدیریت مرکز درمانی برنامه‌های جدیدی دارد.

The management of the medical center has new plans.

Compound noun 'modiriyat-e markaz'.

5

این مرکز درمانی با چندین بیمه قرارداد دارد.

This medical center has contracts with several insurances.

Prepositional phrase 'bā čandin bime'.

6

کمبود کادر پزشکی در مراکز درمانی مشهود است.

The shortage of medical staff in medical centers is evident.

Adjective 'mašhud' (evident).

7

استانداردهای بهداشتی در این مرکز درمانی رعایت می‌شود.

Hygiene standards are observed in this medical center.

Passive 're'āyat mišavad'.

8

مرکز درمانی تخصصی کودکان در مرکز شهر قرار دارد.

The specialized children's medical center is located in the city center.

Verb 'qarār dāštan' (to be located).

1

توسعه مراکز درمانی روستایی از اولویت‌های دولت است.

The development of rural medical centers is one of the government's priorities.

Complex noun phrase 'olviyat-hā-ye dolat'.

2

این مرکز درمانی به عنوان قطب علمی منطقه شناخته می‌شود.

This medical center is known as the scientific hub of the region.

Passive 'šenāxte mišavad'.

3

بهینه‌سازی فرآیندهای پذیرش در مراکز درمانی ضروری است.

Optimizing admission processes in medical centers is essential.

Gerund 'behinesāzi' (optimizing).

4

مراکز درمانی باید پروتکل‌های حفاظتی را به دقت اجرا کنند.

Medical centers must strictly implement protective protocols.

Adverbial phrase 'be deqqat' (strictly/carefully).

5

توزیع ناعادلانه مراکز درمانی باعث بروز مشکلاتی شده است.

The unfair distribution of medical centers has caused problems.

Subject-verb agreement with complex subject.

6

این مرکز درمانی در زمینه تحقیقات سلول‌های بنیادی پیشرو است.

This medical center is a leader in the field of stem cell research.

Adjective 'pišro' (pioneer/leader).

7

ارزیابی عملکرد مراکز درمانی سالانه انجام می‌گیرد.

The performance evaluation of medical centers is conducted annually.

Formal verb 'anjām migirad'.

8

نوسانات ارزی بر هزینه‌های مراکز درمانی تأثیر منفی گذاشته است.

Currency fluctuations have negatively affected the costs of medical centers.

Compound verb 'ta'sir gozāštan'.

1

ساختار سلسله‌مراتبی در مراکز درمانی می‌تواند مانع نوآوری شود.

The hierarchical structure in medical centers can hinder innovation.

Complex adjective 'selsele-marātebi'.

2

تعامل میان مراکز درمانی و دانشگاه‌ها منجر به پیشرفت‌های شگرفی شده است.

The interaction between medical centers and universities has led to tremendous progress.

Preposition 'miyān' (between/among).

3

بحران‌های بهداشتی، تاب‌آوری مراکز درمانی را به چالش می‌کشند.

Health crises challenge the resilience of medical centers.

Idiomatic expression 'be čāleš kešidan'.

4

خصوصی‌سازی مراکز درمانی بحث‌های شدیدی را در میان صاحب‌نظران برانگیخته است.

The privatization of medical centers has sparked intense debates among experts.

Verb 'bar-angixte ast' (has sparked/aroused).

5

جامعیت خدمات در یک مرکز درمانی، شاخصی برای توسعه‌یافتگی است.

The comprehensiveness of services in a medical center is an indicator of development.

Abstract noun 'jāme'iyat'.

6

اخلاق پزشکی باید در تمامی سطوح مراکز درمانی نهادینه شود.

Medical ethics must be institutionalized at all levels of medical centers.

Passive 'nahādine šavad'.

7

هوش مصنوعی در حال دگرگون ساختن نحوه اداره مراکز درمانی است.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way medical centers are managed.

Progressive tense 'dar hāl-e degargun sāxtan'.

8

پایداری مالی مراکز درمانی در گرو اصلاح نظام سلامت است.

The financial sustainability of medical centers depends on health system reform.

Idiomatic phrase 'dar gerov-e' (dependent on).

Common Collocations

مرکز درمانی مجهز
مراجعه به مرکز درمانی
مرکز درمانی شبانه‌روزی
تأسیس مرکز درمانی
مدیریت مراکز درمانی
هزینه‌های مرکز درمانی
پرسنل مرکز درمانی
تابلوی مرکز درمانی
مرکز درمانی دولتی
مرکز درمانی خصوصی

Common Phrases

اعزام به مرکز درمانی

— To be dispatched or sent to a medical facility (usually by ambulance).

مصدوم حادثه به مرکز درمانی اعزام شد.

طرف قرارداد با مراکز درمانی

— Having a contract with medical centers (used by insurance).

این بیمه با تمامی مراکز درمانی طرف قرارداد است.

تجهیز مراکز درمانی

— To equip medical centers with necessary tools.

دولت بودجه‌ای برای تجهیز مراکز درمانی اختصاص داد.

احداث مراکز درمانی

— Construction of medical centers.

احداث مراکز درمانی در مناطق محروم ادامه دارد.

ظرفیت مراکز درمانی

— The capacity of medical facilities.

ظرفیت مراکز درمانی در زمان اپیدمی تکمیل شد.

استاندارد مراکز درمانی

— The standards required for medical facilities.

استاندارد مراکز درمانی باید به طور مرتب چک شود.

نزدیک‌ترین مرکز درمانی

— The closest medical center.

در مواقع اضطراری به نزدیک‌ترین مرکز درمانی بروید.

خدمات مراکز درمانی

— Services provided by medical centers.

کیفیت خدمات مراکز درمانی رو به بهبود است.

لیست مراکز درمانی

— List of medical centers.

لیست مراکز درمانی در سایت موجود است.

پذیرش در مرکز درمانی

— Admission to a medical center.

پذیرش در این مرکز درمانی بسیار سریع است.

Idioms & Expressions

"مرکز درمانی نیست که، هتل است!"

— Used to describe a very luxurious and expensive medical center.

اینجا مرکز درمانی نیست که، هتل است!

Informal
"سر زدن به مرکز درمانی"

— To drop by or visit a medical center (often for a minor checkup).

باید یک سری به مرکز درمانی بزنم.

Informal
"از این مرکز درمانی به آن مرکز درمانی"

— Being sent back and forth between different facilities without getting a result.

ما را از این مرکز درمانی به آن مرکز درمانی فرستادند.

Neutral
"قبله‌گاه بیماران"

— Metaphorically, a medical center that is the last hope for patients (rare/poetic).

این مرکز درمانی قبله‌گاه بیماران صعب‌العلاج است.

Formal
"خانه دوم پزشکان"

— Describing a medical center where doctors spend most of their time.

این مرکز درمانی خانه دوم من است.

Informal
"قلب تپنده سلامت"

— The 'beating heart of health' referring to a vital medical center.

این مرکز درمانی قلب تپنده سلامت شهر است.

Literary
"آوارگی در مراکز درمانی"

— The struggle and wandering of patients in complex healthcare systems.

آوارگی در مراکز درمانی مشکل بزرگی است.

Journalistic
"خط مقدم درمان"

— The front line of treatment (usually emergency centers).

این مراکز درمانی در خط مقدم مبارزه با بیماری هستند.

Formal
"پناهگاه دردمندان"

— Refuge for the suffering; a poetic way to describe a charity clinic.

این مرکز درمانی پناهگاه دردمندان است.

Literary
"مدرن‌ترین مرکز درمانی منطقه"

— A common boastful phrase used in marketing.

ما مدرن‌ترین مرکز درمانی منطقه را ساختیم.

Formal

Word Family

Nouns

درمان (Darmān - Treatment)
درمانگاه (Darmāngāh - Clinic)
درمانگر (Darmāngar - Therapist)
مرکزیت (Markaziyat - Centrality)

Verbs

درمان کردن (Darmān kardan - To treat)
درمان شدن (Darmān šodan - To be treated)
تمرکز کردن (Tamarkoz kardan - To focus)

Adjectives

درمانی (Darmāni - Therapeutic)
مرکزی (Markazi - Central)
درمان‌ناپذیر (Darmān-nāpazir - Incurable)

Related

بیمارستان
پزشک
پرستار
دارو
سلامت

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Markaz' as the 'Market' (center) and 'Darmāni' as 'D-Arm-Money' (you pay money to fix your arm). The center where you fix your arm.

Visual Association

Imagine a large building with a glowing red heart in the center, surrounded by doctors. This is the 'Markaz' (center) of 'Darmān' (healing).

Word Web

Hospital Clinic Health Doctor Nurse Medicine Recovery Emergency

Challenge

Try to find the nearest 'Markaz-e Darmāni' on a Persian map of your city or a city in Iran using Google Maps.

Word Origin

Compound of 'Markaz' (Arabic origin) and 'Darmāni' (Persian origin). 'Markaz' stems from the Arabic root r-k-z, meaning to plant or fix in the center. 'Darmān' is a pure Persian word found in Middle Persian as 'darmān'.

Original meaning: The center where remedies are applied.

Indo-European (Persian) + Afro-Asiatic (Arabic loanword).

Cultural Context

Always use formal language when inquiring about medical centers; it shows respect for the staff and the gravity of the situation.

Equivalent to 'Medical Center' or 'Healthcare Facility' in English-speaking countries.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran (Vezārat-e Behdāšt o Darmān). Avicenna's historical legacy in Iranian medical centers. The Red Crescent (Helāl-e Ahmar) centers.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

In an Emergency

  • سریعاً به مرکز درمانی بروید.
  • آمبولانس او را به مرکز درمانی برد.
  • کدام مرکز درمانی بخش اورژانس دارد؟
  • او در مرکز درمانی بستری شد.

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