"hard of hearing" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 重聽
• 聽力障礙

Definition

用來形容聽力有障礙但不是完全失聰的人。通常指部分聽力喪失，多因年齡或健康問題造成。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

比「聾」更委婉、正式，多用於長者或醫學場合。用法多為“is hard of hearing”或“someone is hard of hearing”，勿作名詞。

Examples

My grandfather is hard of hearing and uses a hearing aid.

我爺爺**重聽**，戴助聽器。

She is hard of hearing but can still talk on the phone.

她**重聽**，但還能打電話。

People who are hard of hearing may read lips to understand better.

**重聽**的人常透過讀脣語來幫助理解。

He’s been a bit hard of hearing since he got older.

他年紀大了之後有些**重聽**。

If you’re hard of hearing, please let me know and I’ll speak louder.

如果你**重聽**，請告訴我，我會大聲說。

Don’t worry if I repeat myself—I know you’re hard of hearing.

如果我重複說話別介意——我知道你**重聽**。