"midgets" in Chinese (Traditional)
Definition
這是一個非常冒犯且過時的詞語,用於指醫療原因導致身材非常矮小的人;現今極不建議使用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這個詞語極為不禮貌,應盡量避免,可改用「矮小人士」或「侏儒症患者」等較中性表達。以前多見於馬戲團、演藝界,現今已屬不敬用語。
Examples
The circus used to hire midgets as performers, but this is not acceptable today.
馬戲團以前會聘請**侏儒**做表演者,但現在已不被接受。
Using the word 'midgets' can hurt people and should be avoided.
使用「**midgets**」這個詞會傷害他人,應避免。
Books from the past sometimes mention midgets in a way that is disrespectful today.
過去的書有時以現今被認為不尊重的方式提到**侏儒**。
Some people don't realize that calling others 'midgets' is extremely disrespectful.
有些人沒意識到稱別人為「**侏儒**」非常不尊重。
You should correct anyone who uses 'midgets' and explain why it's wrong.
如果有人說「**midgets**」,你應該糾正並說明這樣表達為什麼不對。
Nowadays, shows no longer feature midgets because society recognizes the importance of respect.
現今,表演中已不再有**侏儒**,因社會認同尊重的重要性。