痉 (jìng) - Spasm, convulsion, cramp — refers to a sudden,

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Spasm, convulsion, cramp — refers to a sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles.

Spasm, convulsion, cramp — refers to a sudden,

Usage highlights

Muscle spasmStomach crampConvulsive seizureSpasmodic painTonic spasmClonic spasm

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 松弛— relaxation, looseness

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He experienced muscle spasms (肌肉痉挛).
  • The patient had an epileptic convulsion (惊厥痉挛).
  • Stomach cramps can be painful (胃痉挛).
  • The child suffered from febrile convulsions (高热痉挛).

Collocations

  • Muscle spasm(肌肉痉挛)
  • Stomach cramp(胃痉挛)
  • Convulsive seizure(痉挛发作)
  • Spasmodic pain(痉挛性疼痛)
  • Tonic spasm(强直性痉挛)
  • Clonic spasm(阵挛性痉挛)

Idioms

  • No direct common idioms found for this character alone.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is primarily used in medical and physiological contexts to describe involuntary muscle contractions.
  • It is not typically associated with broader cultural symbolism or historical narratives.

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