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Definition
Deaf, hearing-impaired, or unable to hear well.
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How it's used
Using this term to describe someone who is not actually medically deaf can be considered rude or aggressive, similar to shouting "Are you blind?" in English. When referring to someone with a genuine hearing impairment, it is more polite to use the phrase 聽力唔好 or 聽障人士. The term is often used in a heated, impatient, or frustrated tone during arguments.
Examples
Are you deaf? I've called you so many times.
His hearing loss is very severe, he must wear a hearing aid.
Common phrases
to be severely hearing impaired
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a situation where you simply did not hear what someone said, as that would be offensive. Instead, use 聽唔到 or 聽唔清楚.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
