"deafness" in Chinese (Simplified)
耳聋失聪
Definition
耳聋是指完全或部分不能听见的状态。可能天生就有，也可能因为受伤、疾病或年龄增大而出现。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“耳聋”是医学和正式用语。常见搭配有“完全耳聋”、“部分耳聋”、“耳聋的原因”。日常口语中，轻度听力下降叫“听力障碍”。与表示人的“聋人”区分。
Examples
Deafness can affect people of all ages.
**耳聋**可以影响所有年龄段的人。
She was born with complete deafness.
她天生就是**全聋**。
Loud noises can sometimes cause deafness.
大声有时会导致**耳聋**。
He lost his hearing gradually and now lives with partial deafness.
他听力逐渐丧失，现在患有部分**耳聋**。
Modern technology has made it easier to manage deafness.
现代技术让应对**耳聋**更容易。
Many people with deafness use sign language to communicate.
许多患有**耳聋**的人用手语交流。