痪 (huàn) - Paralysis — refers to the loss of the

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Paralysis — refers to the loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel) in part of most of the body.

Paralysis — refers to the loss of the

Usage highlights

ParalysisHemiplegiaParaplegiaFacial paralysisMuscle paralysisNervous paralysis

Synonyms

  • 瘫— paralysis; paralyzed
  • 麻痹— numbness; paralysis

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy; strong
  • 康— healthy; well-being

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffered a stroke and became paralyzed (瘫痪).
  • The patient has partial paralysis (局部瘫痪).
  • The accident left him with paralysis of the legs (下肢瘫痪).
  • This disease can cause muscle paralysis (肌肉瘫痪).

Collocations

  • Paralysis(瘫痪)
  • Hemiplegia(偏瘫)
  • Paraplegia(截瘫)
  • Facial paralysis(面瘫)
  • Muscle paralysis(肌肉瘫痪)
  • Nervous paralysis(神经麻痹)

Idioms

  • Completely paralyzed and unable to move(瘫痪不起)
  • Paralyzed and bedridden(瘫痪在床)
  • Economic paralysis(经济瘫痪)
  • Transportation paralysis(交通瘫痪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, paralysis is often associated with wind, dampness, or blockage in the body's channels.
  • The character is almost exclusively used in medical contexts and carries strong negative connotations.
  • Modern usage extends metaphorically to describe systems or organizations that have ceased to function.

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