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hand
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The character 挛 (simplified from 攣) is a phono-semantic compound. Its traditional form, 攣, combines the semantic radical 手/扌 (shǒu, hand) at the bottom with the phonetic component 䜌 (luán) on top. The hand radical signifies an action related to grabbing, pulling, or a physical affliction of the limbs, while the phonetic element 䜌 evokes the idea of threads being tangled or bound. In medical terms, 挛 primarily describes the involuntary contraction, cramping, or spasm of muscles and tendons, which often restricts movement or causes the limbs to curl tightly. Although the modern simplified form drastically reduces the complexity of the upper phonetic element, the character retains its core meaning of physical spasms and cramps, as well as the state of being closely linked or bound together.
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他的腿痉挛了。
运动后肌肉容易痉挛。
医生治疗了他的面部痉挛。
这种病会导致四肢挛缩。
痉挛性疼痛让他难以入睡。
患者出现了全身性的痉挛症状。
通过按摩可以缓解肌肉的挛急。
长期的神经压迫可能引起局部挛痹。