腷 (bì) - Palpitating, throbbing — describes the beating or pulsating

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Palpitating, throbbing — describes the beating or pulsating of the heart or muscles, often used in classical Chinese medical or literary contexts.

Palpitating, throbbing — describes the beating or pulsating

Usage highlights

Palpitating with anxietyThrobbing musclesFluttering heartPalpitation

Synonyms

  • 悸— palpitate, throb (more common in modern usage)
  • 跳动— beat, pulsate (general term)

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, still (opposite of throbbing movement)
  • 稳— steady, stable (opposite of agitated movement)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His heart was palpitating with anxiety (腷腷不安).
  • The muscle was throbbing painfully (肌肉腷动).
  • In classical texts, it describes a fluttering heart (心腷).

Collocations

  • Palpitating with anxiety(腷腷不安)
  • Throbbing muscles(腷动)
  • Fluttering heart(心腷)
  • Palpitation(腷臆)

Idioms

  • Anxious and palpitating(腷腷不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese medical texts describing physiological sensations.
  • Rare in modern vernacular usage, preserved mainly in fixed expressions and historical literature.
  • Often conveys a sense of physical agitation or nervous excitement.

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