How to Say ‘Barrier-free; accessible’ in Simplified Chinese
无障碍
wú zhàng ài
[woo jong-eye]
💬 Usage Tip: [无障碍] is the standard term for accessibility in public places, not just a literal 'no obstacles.' You'll see it in set phrases like [无障碍设施] and [无障碍洗手间].
Phrase Breakdown
无
wú
[woo]
without; no
Means 'without' or 'no'; in accessibility phrases it suggests barrier-free access.
这里有无障碍通道，进门很方便。
There is accessible passage here, so entering is very convenient.
障碍
zhàng ài
[jong-eye]
barrier; obstacle
Refers to obstacles; together with 无 it forms 'accessible' or 'barrier-free.'
请问餐厅有无障碍设施吗？
May I ask whether the restaurant has accessible facilities?
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