"deaf and dumb" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 聋哑 (冒犯性)
• 聋人

Definition

一种过时且冒犯性的表达，指不能听也不能说话的人。更适合使用的词语是“聋人”或“聋且不会说话者”。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达方式具有冒犯性，应避免使用。“dumb”容易被误解为“愚蠢”。正式场合应使用“聋人”或“聋且不会说话者”。

Examples

He was called deaf and dumb as a child, but now people use more respectful words.

他小时候被叫做**聋哑**，但现在人们用更尊重的词语。

The phrase deaf and dumb is not polite and should be avoided.

短语**聋哑**不礼貌，应避免使用。

Today, we say 'deaf' or 'deaf and nonverbal' instead of deaf and dumb.

现在我们说“聋人”或“聋且不会说话者”，而不是**聋哑**。

Using deaf and dumb can really offend people in the Deaf community.

使用**聋哑**会严重冒犯聋人群体。

I didn't realize deaf and dumb was offensive until someone explained it to me.

我不知道**聋哑**是冒犯性的，直到有人告诉我。

If you're not sure what to say, just use 'deaf' instead of deaf and dumb.

如果你不确定怎么说，就用“聋人”代替**聋哑**。