瘫 (tān) - Paralysis — to be paralyzed & to be physically incapacitated and unable to move

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瘫 · tān

Paralysis — to be paralyzed;

to be physically incapacitated and unable to move;

to collapse or break down completely.

Paralysis — to be paralyzedto be physically incapacitated and unable to moveto collapse or break down completely.

Usage highlights

ParalysisHemiplegiaParaplegiaParalyzed personParalyzed on the sofaParalytic stroke

Synonyms

  • 痪— paralysis (often used together with 瘫)
  • 麻痹— numbness; paralysis

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy; strong
  • 动— to move; active

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was paralyzed after the accident (瘫痪).
  • She collapsed exhausted on the sofa (瘫在沙发上).
  • The system completely broke down (系统瘫了).
  • He has hemiplegia (偏瘫).

Collocations

  • Paralysis(瘫痪)
  • Hemiplegia(偏瘫)
  • Paraplegia(截瘫)
  • Paralyzed person(瘫子)
  • Paralyzed on the sofa(瘫在沙发上)
  • Paralytic stroke(瘫痿)

Idioms

  • Paralyzed and bedridden(瘫卧在床)
  • Paralyzed and unable to move(瘫软无力)
  • Completely paralyzed and incapacitated(瘫如烂泥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, paralysis is often associated with wind-stroke or blockage of qi and blood flow.
  • The character carries strong negative connotations of physical incapacity and helplessness.
  • In modern usage, it can metaphorically describe systems, organizations, or individuals who have completely broken down.

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