autism in Chinese
autism in Chinese is 自閉症, 自闭症 — autism means a condition where a person finds social communication difficult, sticks strongly to routine and predictability, processes sensory input differently, and may have intense interests or repeat certain behaviours; it covers what used to be seen as separate conditions, such as Asperger's syndrome.
autism in Chinese
自閉症
Pronounced: zì bì zhèng
(clinical psychology) A pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication patterns (e.g., differences in body language or eye contact), delayed language development, and sensory processing sensitivities.
自闭症
Pronounced: zì bì zhèng
(clinical psychology) A pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication patterns (e.g., differences in body language or eye contact), delayed language development, and sensory processing sensitivities.
What does "autism" mean?
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noun A condition where a person finds social communication difficult, sticks strongly to routine and predictability, processes sensory input differently, and may have intense interests or repeat certain behaviours; it covers what used to be seen as separate conditions, such as Asperger's syndrome.
"My cousin has autism and likes to follow the same morning routine every day."
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noun A lifelong neurological condition, usually noticed in early childhood, marked by unusual ways of communicating, such as differences in eye contact or body language, slower language development, and sensitivity to sensory input.
"Doctors often notice signs of autism when a child is very young."
- noun (dated) A diagnosis for an unhealthy tendency to withdraw into private fantasy, once thought to be a sign of mental illness.
- noun (informal, disapproving) An unreasonable, obsessive fixation on one thing, often paired with a refusal to accept criticism.
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autism in a sentence
- My cousin has autism and likes to follow the same morning routine every day.
- People with autism may find loud, crowded places very tiring.
- Doctors often notice signs of autism when a child is very young.
- Autism is a lifelong condition, and each person who has it is different.
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What is "autism" in Chinese?
"autism" in Chinese is 自閉症, 自闭症. autism means: A condition where a person finds social communication difficult, sticks strongly to routine and predictability, processes sensory input differently, and may have intense interests or repeat certain behaviours; it covers what used to be seen as separate conditions, such as Asperger's syndrome.
How do you pronounce 自閉症?
"autism" in Chinese is 自閉症, pronounced "zì bì zhèng".
How do you use "autism" in a sentence?
Example: "My cousin has autism and likes to follow the same morning routine every day." In Chinese, "autism" is 自閉症, 自闭症.
Are there other ways to say "autism" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "autism": 自閉症, 自闭症.
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