sat1 cung1失聰失聪
Jyutpingsat1 cung1
Yalesāt chūng
Definition
Deafness or hearing loss caused by injury or disease to the ears, nerves, or brain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a medical or clinical loss of hearing ability rather than a general inability to hear. It is often used in formal contexts like medical reports, news, or when discussing accessibility services. In casual conversation, people might prefer descriptive phrases like 聽唔到嘢 or 聾人 to describe someone who is deaf.
Examples
He has been deaf since he was young, and life is very inconvenient.
Do you know where there are services for the deaf?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply not paying attention or ignoring you, as that would be rude and medically inaccurate. Use 聽唔到 instead for temporary or non-medical instances.
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Grammar guides
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