"harelip" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 兔脣（貶義，已過時）- 脣裂

Definition

一種出生時上脣有裂縫的先天狀況；此詞現被視為過時且帶有冒犯性，應使用「脣裂」。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「兔脣」在現代英語被認為是過時且帶有冒犯的用詞，請改用「脣裂」。此詞多見於舊文學。

Examples

He was born with a harelip.

他出生時有**脣裂**。

A harelip is treated by surgery.

**脣裂**可以透過手術治療。

The old book mentioned a harelip.

那本舊書提到**脣裂**。

"Harelip" is an old-fashioned word; now people say "cleft lip."

「**兔脣**」是個過時的詞，如今多說「脣裂」。

It's best not to use the term 'harelip' when talking about this condition.

談論這種情況時，最好別用「**兔脣**」。

The doctor explained that 'harelip' isn't considered polite anymore.

醫生解釋「**兔脣**」這個詞不再被視為禮貌。