zong6 lung2撞聾撞聋
Jyutpingzong6 lung2
Yalejohng lúng
Definition
To have hard-of-hearing or deteriorating hearing due to old age.
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How it's used
Describes a specific type of hearing loss associated with aging, often implying that the person can hear some things but misses others. It carries a slightly informal and sometimes blunt tone, so avoid using it directly to someone's face unless you are very close to them. It is often used with the particle 哋 to soften the statement, as in 撞撞哋聾.
Examples
Grandma is a bit hard of hearing, you need to speak louder.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is deaf from birth or has a permanent medical condition, as it specifically refers to age-related hearing decline. It is not a clinical term and can sound disrespectful if used carelessly.
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