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残废
cánfèi
Description
“残废”指人的身体因为受伤或生病，失去了一部分功能。
"残废" refers to a person whose body has lost some functions due to injury or illness.
这个词现在听起来不太礼貌，说别人时最好用“残疾”。
This word now sounds impolite; it's better to use "残疾" when referring to others.
Meanings
残废cánfèi
disabled; crippled (of the body)
那次车祸让他残废了。
That car accident left him disabled.
残废cánfèi
a disabled person; cripple
他不愿意别人叫他残废。
He doesn't like others calling him disabled.
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Notes
- Nuance
dated and impolite; use 残疾 or 残障 to refer to people respectfully.
- Etymology
残 (damaged, incomplete) + 废 (useless, discarded).
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