搐 (chù) - To twitch, convulse, spasm — refers to involuntary

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搐 · chù

To twitch, convulse, spasm — refers to involuntary muscular contractions.

To twitch, convulse, spasm — refers to involuntary

Usage highlights

Convulsive seizureMuscle twitchingFacial spasmInvoluntary convulsionsLocalized twitchConvulsive disorder

Synonyms

  • 痉挛— spasm, convulsion
  • 抽动— twitch, tic
  • 惊厥— convulsion (especially in children)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient experienced facial twitching (面部抽搐).
  • He had a convulsive seizure (抽搐发作).
  • Muscle spasms can be painful (肌肉抽搐).
  • The electric shock caused violent convulsions (电击引起剧烈抽搐).

Collocations

  • Convulsive seizure(抽搐发作)
  • Muscle twitching(肌肉抽搐)
  • Facial spasm(面部抽搐)
  • Involuntary convulsions(不自主抽搐)
  • Localized twitch(局部抽搐)
  • Convulsive disorder(抽搐性疾病)

Idioms

  • Convulsions and spasms(抽搐痉挛)
  • Twitching and trembling(抽搐颤抖)
  • Spasmodic and convulsive(抽搐痉挛的)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine,抽搐 is often associated with wind patterns and liver dysfunction.
  • The character appears frequently in medical contexts describing neurological symptoms.
  • Historically viewed as ominous signs in some folk beliefs.

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