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神经
shénjīng
Description
神经是我们身体里传递信息的东西，让我们能感觉到疼和冷。
神经 are the things in our body that transmit information, allowing us to feel pain and cold.
在口语里，说一个人"神经"或"神经病"，是说他做事很奇怪。
In spoken language, calling someone "神经" or "神经病" means they act very strangely.
Meanings
神经shénjīng
nerve (in the body)
这颗牙的神经很疼。
The nerve in this tooth hurts a lot.
神经shénjīng
crazy; mentally abnormal (informal)
你别理他，他有点神经。
Ignore him; he's a bit crazy.
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Notes
- Etymology
神 (spirit) + 经 (channel/meridian), literally the body's spirit-channels.
- Nuance
calling someone 神经 is rude slang; the neutral medical sense means nerve.
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