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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
聋人deaf person; hearing-impaired personHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, Very Hard
  1. 1deaf person
  2. 2hearing-impaired person
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March 24, 2026

聋人

聋人 (lóng rén) refers to a deaf person or someone who has a significant hearing impairment. It is commonly used in medical and social contexts to describe individuals who are unable to hear or have difficulty hearing, emphasizing their identity within the deaf community.

Strokes13DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the deaf community has its own unique culture and language, including sign language (手语, shǒuyǔ). Awareness of deaf culture is growing, and there are organizations dedicated to supporting deaf individuals.

Memory tip

Think of 聋 (lóng) as a 'long' silence caused by deafness, where '人' (rén) means 'person.' Imagine a person in a long, quiet room, emphasizing their deafness, to connect the characters with the meaning.

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聋人Simplified
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

聋人 (deaf person) vs 耳聋 (hearing impairment) — use 聋人 to refer specifically to a person, while 耳聋 describes the condition itself.

Usage Notes

This term is generally neutral but can be perceived as clinical. Be mindful of using it in sensitive contexts; some may prefer terms like 'hard of hearing.' Common collocations include 聋人协会 (deaf association) and 聋人文化 (deaf culture).

HSK Study Tips

While 聋人 may not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other terms about health and disabilities. Focus on understanding its usage in discussions about social issues and community support.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 聋人 with 听力障碍者 (tīnglì zhàng'ài zhě), which is a broader term for hearing-impaired individuals. Remember that 聋人 specifically refers to those who are deaf.

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Component characters

聋lóngdeaf
HSK 711 strokes耳
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人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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How to say deaf person in Chinese

“deaf person” in Chinese is聋人

聋人 (lóng rén) refers to a deaf person or someone who has a significant hearing impairment. It is commonly used in medical and social contexts to describe individuals who are unable to hear or have difficulty hearing, emphasizing their identity within the deaf community.

When to use 聋人

This term is generally neutral but can be perceived as clinical. Be mindful of using it in sensitive contexts; some may prefer terms like 'hard of hearing.' Common collocations include 聋人协会 (deaf association) and 聋人文化 (deaf culture).

聋人 or something close to it

聋人 (deaf person) vs 耳聋 (hearing impairment) — use 聋人 to refer specifically to a person, while 耳聋 describes the condition itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 聋人 with 听力障碍者 (tīnglì zhàng'ài zhě), which is a broader term for hearing-impaired individuals. Remember that 聋人 specifically refers to those who are deaf.

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Cultural Notes for 聋人

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The perception and integration of deaf individuals can vary significantly, with Western cultures often emphasizing inclusion and accessibility, while traditional Chinese views may lean towards a more medical model of disability.

Frequently asked questions about 聋人

聋人 specifically refers to a deaf person, while 听不见的人 literally means 'a person who cannot hear' and can describe temporary or situational hearing loss.

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