Definition
残废 is a stative verb meaning 'disabled' or 'handicapped', but it is an older term that many people now consider offensive when referring to individuals with disabilities. The neutral, modern word is 残疾. In PRC slang, 残废 can also derogatorily refer to a short man. Use 残废 cautiously; in most formal or respectful contexts, 残疾 is preferred.
s.v.
(stative verb) disabledhandicapped (dated; often offensive; use 残疾 for neutral term)
Examples
- 残废。Zhè ge lǎorén yīnwèi zhànzhēng cán fèi le.This old man was disabled because of the war.
- “残废”，“”。Yǐqián rénmen yòng “cán fèi” zhège cí, xiànzài tōngcháng yòng “cánjí”.In the past people used the word "∼", but now they usually use "cánjí".
- 残废。Shuō tā cán fèi hěn bù lǐmào.Calling him disabled is very impolite.
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