聋哑

lóng yǎ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

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Definitions

1. deaf and dumb

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 聋子 lóng zi 聋子 lóng zi deaf person Deaf person, usually someone who cannot hear: deaf person
• 哑巴 yǎ ba 哑巴 yǎ ba a mute Mute person, unable to speak: a mute
• 语言障碍 yǔ yán zhàng ài 语言障碍 yǔ yán zhàng ài language barrier Language/speech disorder (broader term): language barrier

Usage notes

Collocations

聋哑 is mainly used in fixed compounds like 聋哑人, 聋哑学校; not commonly used alone to describe a person.

Cultural notes

聋哑 is now often replaced by 听障 or 言语障碍 in respectful contexts, as it can be considered blunt or outdated.

Example Sentences

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他是 聋哑 人，使用手语交流。

He is deaf-mute and communicates using sign language.

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Child Words of 聋哑

• 哑 哑 yǎ: mute; dumb; incapable of speech
• 聋 聋 lóng: deaf