chōu​jīn

to have a cramp

  • created sense approved 抽筋 · chōu​jīn · to have a cramp — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    抽筋

    chōu​jīn

    to have a cramp

    To experience muscle spasms or a charley horse.

    抽, 筋

    抽 (literal) → 抽 · chōu · to shrink 筋 (literal) → 筋 · jīn · muscle

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  • created sense approved 抽筋 · chōu​jīn · to remove tendons — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    抽筋

    chōu​jīn

    to remove tendons

    To remove or pull out tendons, either as a method of food preparation or as an ancient form of corporal punishment.

    抽, 筋

    抽 (literal) → 抽 · chōu · to pull out 筋 (literal) → 筋 · jīn · tendon

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  • created sense approved 抽筋 · chōu​jīn · jerkiness — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    抽筋

    chōu​jīn

    jerkiness

    A state of jerky or erratic movement; twitching; (metaphorical) acting crazy or erratic.

    抽, 筋

    抽 (literal) → 抽 · chōu · to shrink 筋 (literal) → 筋 · jīn · muscle

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