Meanings of 聋
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AI Study Notes for 聋
聋 (deaf) vs 盲 (blind) — use 聋 specifically for hearing impairment, while 盲 refers to vision impairment.
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.
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.
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.
Pronunciation of 聋
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Etymology of 聋
Phonosemantic compound. 耳 represents the meaning and 龙 represents the sound. Simplified form of 聾.
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Case file: 聋
Phonosemantic compound. 耳 represents the meaning and 龙 represents the sound. Simplified form of 聾.
- 1The meaning half耳 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half龙 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayear
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say deaf in Chinese
“deaf” in Chinese is聋
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.
When to use 聋
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.
聋 or something close to it
聋 (deaf) vs 盲 (blind) — use 聋 specifically for hearing impairment, while 盲 refers to vision impairment.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
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Word Family of 聋
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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.'
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