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March 24, 2026
聋(聾)lóng(long2)
The character 聋 (lóng) means 'deaf' and is used to describe a person who is unable to hear. It can be used in both medical contexts as well as in everyday conversation to refer to hearing impairment. This term is often used in discussions about accessibility and inclusivity.
Strokes11Radical耳Frequency#6459DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, there is a growing awareness and advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities, including the deaf community. The character 聋 is often used in educational materials promoting inclusivity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a long (lóng) silence where no sounds reach your ears, symbolizing deafness. The character 聋 features the radical '耳' (ear), reminding us that it relates to hearing or the lack thereof.
Meanings of 聋
lóng(long2)
1deaf
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About 聋
聋Simplified
聾Traditional
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耳Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#6459Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
聋 (deaf) vs 盲 (blind) — use 聋 specifically for hearing impairment, while 盲 refers to vision impairment.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a long (lóng) silence where no sounds reach your ears, symbolizing deafness. The character 聋 features the radical '耳' (ear), reminding us that it relates to hearing or the lack thereof.
Usage Notes
Be cautious when using 聋, as it can be considered sensitive in formal contexts. Common collocations include 聋人 (lóng rén, deaf person) and 聋哑 (lóng yǎ, deaf-mute). Note that using it casually can be viewed as disrespectful.
HSK Study Tips
Although 聋 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words related to health and disabilities. Students should focus on understanding its usage in various contexts, especially in social discussions about health.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, there is a growing awareness and advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities, including the deaf community. The character 聋 is often used in educational materials promoting inclusivity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 聋 with its homophone 龙 (lóng, dragon) due to pronunciation. Remember that 聋 specifically refers to deafness, while 龙 refers to the mythical creature.
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Grammar Patterns of 聋
聋 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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当地的居民看见它伴着一声震耳欲____的巨响撞向地面。
Local residents saw it plunge towards Earth with a deafening roar.
Example Sentences for 聋 (4)
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当地的居民看见它伴着一声震耳欲聋的巨响撞向地面。
dāng dì de jū mín kàn jiàn tā bàn zháo yī shēng zhèn ěr yù lóng de jù xiǎng zhuàng xiàng dì miàn。
Local residents saw it plunge towards Earth with a deafening roar.
2
那老僧既聋且昏,又齿落舌钝,所答非所问.
nà lǎo sēng jì lóng qiě hūn, , yòu chǐ luò shé, dùn , suǒ dá fēi.
The man proved to be deaf as well as dim - witted, for his mumbled answers were quite irrelevant.
3
电脑简化了教聋人阅读这一艰巨的工作。
diàn nǎo jiǎn huà le jiào lóng rén yuè dú zhè yī jiān jù de gōng zuò。
The computer has simplified the difficult task of teaching reading to the deaf.
4
因为她的耳聋，别人很难与她交谈。
yīn wéi tā de ěr lóng， ， bié rén hěn nán yǔ tā jiāo。
Because of her deafness she was hard to make conversation with.
Cultural Notes for 聋
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, there is a growing awareness and advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities, including the deaf community. The character 聋 is often used in educational materials promoting inclusivity.
Word Family of 聋
Words Containing This Character8
聋lóngdeaf聾
聋子deaf person聾子
耳聋deaf耳聾
聋哑lóngyǎdeaf and dumb聾啞
震耳欲聋ear-splitting (idiom); deafening震耳欲聾
装聋作哑to play deaf-mute裝聾作啞
振聋发聩lit. so loud that even the deaf can hear (idiom); rousing even the apathetic振聾發聵
发聋振聩lit. so loud that even the deaf can hear (idiom); rousing even the apathetic發聾振聵
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Frequently Asked Questions about 聋
You can say '他是一个聋人' (tā shì yī gè lóng rén), meaning 'He is a deaf person.'
It can be sensitive; in formal situations, it's better to use terms that emphasize inclusivity, such as '听障人士' (tīng zhàng rén shì, hearing-impaired person).
Related words include 聋哑 (lóng yǎ, deaf-mute) and 听力 (tīng lì, hearing ability).
