Chinese word

伤残

Pronunciation

Pinyinshāng cán

Meaning

  • noundisability

Example

工伤后他被认定为伤残。gōng shāng hòu tā bèi rèn dìng wéi shāng cán

After his workplace injury, he was certified as disabled.

Illustration for 伤残 (disability)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A lasting weak point in the body that changes ordinary movement or action.

Common phrases

  • 被认定为伤残bèi rèn dìng wéi shāng cán

    be certified as disabled

  • 造成伤残zào chéng shāng cán

    cause disability

  • 申请伤残鉴定shēn qǐng shāng cán jiàn dìng

    apply for a disability assessment

Similar words

残疾cán jí: A lasting condition in which physical or mental function is limited from birth, illness, or injury.
后遗症hòu yí zhèng: A lingering symptom or functional problem after treatment for an illness or injury.
伤害shāng hài: Physical damage or harm resulting from an external force or action.

Definition in Chinese

指因外伤或疾病留下的、影响日常活动的长期或永久性身体损害。zhǐ yīn wài shāng huò jí bìng liú xià de yíng xiǎng rì cháng huó dòng de cháng qī huò yóng jiǔ xìng shēn tǐ sǔn hài

Word origin

伤残 (shāngcán, "lasting bodily impairment") combines 伤 (shāng, "injury or harm") + 残 (cán, "damaged or incomplete"), so the compound points to damage that remains over time.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • impairmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 伤残鉴定shāng cán jiàn dìngdisability assessmentnoun
  • 伤残赔偿shāng cán péi chángdisability compensationnoun

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