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deaf-mute

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

long2ya3 lóngyǎ

Meaning


Primary

deaf-mute

Alternatives

deaf and mute

Mnemonic


聋哑 Deaf-mute describes those who are both 聋 deaf and 哑 mute.

Usage


他 是 一 位 聋哑 人。

He is a deaf-mute person.

聋哑 孩子 可以 在 这里 学习 手语。

Deaf-mute children can learn sign language here.

为什么 有些 人 是 聋哑 人?

Why are some people deaf-mute?