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to cramp

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chou1jin1 chōujīn

Meaning


Primary

to cramp

Alternatives

to get a cramp, cramp, cramps

Mnemonic


抽筋 To cramp describes the sensation of a muscle 筋 tendon being 抽 taken out of its usual position, causing pain and discomfort.

Usage


我 在 游泳 時 突然 抽筋 了。

I suddenly got a cramp while swimming.

我 晚上 睡覺 時 常常 抽筋。

I often get cramps at night while sleeping.

多 喝 水 可以 減少 抽筋 的 機會。

Drinking more water can reduce the chances of cramps.