English–Chinese
“disability” in Chinese
How to say “disability” in Chinese
“Disability” in Chinese is 伤残 (shāng cán).
A lasting weak point in the body that changes ordinary movement or action.
Example sentences with 伤残
事故使他终身伤残，需要长期护理。shì gù shǐ tā zhōng shēn shāng cán xū yào cháng qī hù lǐ
The accident left him permanently disabled, and he needs long-term care.
Tips for using 伤残
- In workplace, medical, and insurance language, 伤残 (shāngcán, "lasting bodily impairment") often marks a formal assessment or category, so it sounds more official than ordinary conversation.
Other Chinese words for “disability”
她从小有残疾，但很乐观。tā cóng xiǎo yǒu cán jí dàn hěn lè guān
She has had a disability since childhood, but she is very optimistic.