癱 (tān) - Paralyzed — to be paralyzed, numb, or unable & to collapse or break down.

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Paralyzed — to be paralyzed, numb, or unable to move;

to collapse or break down.

Paralyzed — to be paralyzed, numb, or unableto collapse or break down.

Usage highlights

ParalysisHemiplegiaParaplegiaParalyzed personParalyzed and bedriddenCollapse limply

Synonyms

  • 麻痹— numb; paralysis
  • 瘫痪— paralysis; to be paralyzed

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was paralyzed after the accident (他因事故而瘫痪了).
  • The system crashed completely (系统彻底瘫痪了).
  • She collapsed on the sofa from exhaustion (她累得瘫在沙发上).
  • The patient has hemiplegia (病人患有偏瘫).

Collocations

  • Paralysis(瘫痪)
  • Hemiplegia(偏瘫)
  • Paraplegia(截瘫)
  • Paralyzed person(瘫子)
  • Paralyzed and bedridden(瘫卧)
  • Collapse limply(瘫软)

Idioms

  • Paralyzed in half the body(半身瘫痪)
  • Collapsed like mud(一摊烂泥)
  • Dead drunk and paralyzed(烂醉如泥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, paralysis is often linked to wind-stroke or blockage of qi and blood.
  • The character carries a strong negative connotation of helplessness and physical breakdown.
  • Modern usage extends to systems and networks 'crashing' or becoming non-functional.

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