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抽筋
chōujīn
Description
抽筋是说身体的肌肉突然很痛，自己不能动，很常见于游泳或者跑步的时候。
A 抽筋 is when the muscles suddenly hurt a lot and you can't move; it often happens during swimming or running.
Meanings
抽筋chōujīn
to have a muscle cramp
我游泳的时候脚突然抽筋了。
My foot suddenly cramped while I was swimming.
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Notes
- Etymology
抽 (to pull/contract) + 筋 (muscle, tendon), describing muscles pulling tight.
- Nuance
everyday spoken word for cramps; the medical term is 痉挛 (jìngluán).
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