limp and weak; paralyzed
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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(of limbs or body) limp and weak; paralyzed and unable to move
Describes a state of physical exhaustion, fear, or illness where the body becomes limp and lacks strength. Often used with 浑身 (whole body) or 四肢 (four limbs).
Tā他
xià吓
de得
hún浑
shēn身
tān瘫
ruǎn软
，
tān瘫
zuò坐
zài在
dì地
shàng上
。
He was so frightened that his whole body went limp, and he collapsed onto the ground.
Tā她
lèi累
de得
sì四
zhī肢
tān瘫
ruǎn软
，
yī一
diǎn点
lì力
qi气
yě也
méi没
yǒu有
。
She was so exhausted that her limbs were paralyzed and weak, without an ounce of strength.
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Zhè这
chǎng场
zhòng重
bìng病
ràng让
tā他
hún浑
shēn身
tān瘫
ruǎn软
，
wò卧
chuáng床
bù不
qǐ起
。
This serious illness left his whole body limp and weak, confined to bed.