牵筋缩脉 — “To describe a state of extreme nervousness”
牵筋缩脉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a state of extreme nervousness”. Tension, or apprehension, often leading to physical sensations like muscle tensing or constriction. Literally, “Muscles tensed and veins constricted”.
牵筋缩脉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
牵筋缩脉 Character Breakdown
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What does 牵筋缩脉 mean?
牵筋缩脉 (qiān jīn suō mài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a state of extreme nervousness”.
How do you pronounce 牵筋缩脉?
牵筋缩脉 is pronounced qiān jīn suō mài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 牵筋缩脉 literally mean?
Literally, 牵筋缩脉 means “Muscles tensed and veins constricted”. It is used to mean “to describe a state of extreme nervousness”.
What is the Chinese definition of 牵筋缩脉?
筋：筋骨；缩：紧缩；脉：血管。形容神经非常紧张