move restlessly; throb continuously
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to move restlessly due to impatience or anxiety; to become agitated
Describes physical or emotional restlessness caused by anxiety, impatience, or irritation. Often used with '起来' to indicate the beginning of the state.
Upon hearing these words, he immediately became agitated and couldn't sit still.
The children became restless in the car, eager to get out.
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While waiting for the interview, he felt restless and uneasy inside.
verb
to throb; to beat continuously; to move restlessly
Primarily used to describe the movement of a fetus in the womb, or occasionally the throbbing of a pulse or heart. Indicates continuous, rhythmic movement.
At six months pregnant, she began to feel the fetus moving restlessly.
The ultrasound showed frequent fetal movement, everything is normal.
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In the quiet of the night, he could feel the blood vessels at the wound throbbing slightly.