Definitions
spasm
Etymology phono-semantic
sickness
Semantic:
疒
About
The character "痉", denoting convulsion or spasm, finds its origin in the traditional form "痙", constructed from the disease radical "疒" and the phonetic component "巠", which itself carries connotations of tension or constriction, etymologically aligning with the symptom of rigid muscles. This composition consistently informed its usage in historical medical contexts, where it referred specifically to involuntary muscular contractions without significant semantic shift. In the simplified form "痉", the element "巠" is replaced by "至", altering the graphic structure while preserving both the pronunciation and the specialized meaning that has persisted throughout the character's documented history.
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我的脚痉挛了。
痉挛有时很突然。
他因疼痛而痉挛。
肌肉痉挛需要休息。
医生治疗了他的痉挛。
这种痉挛症状很常见。
长期痉挛可能预示疾病。
患者出现了全身性痉挛。