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điếc

deaf

adjective CEFR B2 Vietnamese
điếc deaf

Meaning

Common Collocations

bị điếc
hearing loss
điếc bẩm sinh
congenital deafness

Examples

Ông ấy bị điếc từ nhỏ.
He has been deaf since childhood.
Cô ấy không nghe thấy gì, vì bị điếc.
She can't hear anything because she is deaf.

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FAQ

How do you say "deaf" in Vietnamese?
"deaf" is điếc in Vietnamese.
What does điếc mean in English?
điếc means "deaf" (adjective). deaf; unable to hear.
How is điếc pronounced?
You can listen to điếc on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is điếc used in a sentence?
For example: Ông ấy bị điếc từ nhỏ. (He has been deaf since childhood.); Cô ấy không nghe thấy gì, vì bị điếc. (She can't hear anything because she is deaf.).

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