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阵痛 (zhèn tòng) — “Contractions, labor pains” in Chinese

阵痛 (zhèn tòng) means “contractions, labor pains” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

contractions

labor pains

他们经过时,传出一阵痛哭声。

As they pass by, a piteous wailing is heard.

而不必面对不确定的风险、阵痛和改变。

Without having to face infinite risk, pain, and change.

The characters in 阵痛

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
阵
zhèn6a short period of time
痛
tòng12pain, sorrow, thoroughly

More words starting with 阵

  • zhèn阵wáng亡to fall in battle
  • zhèn阵liè列Array
  • zhèn阵qián前at the front, on the front line
  • zhèn阵shì势Formation, Disposition
  • zhèn阵fā发paroxysm, fit
  • zhèn阵fā发xìng性ké咳sou嗽paroxysmal cough, fit of coughing
  • zhèn阵dì地Position, Post
  • zhèn阵xíng型formation, alignment
  • zhèn阵róng容lineup
  • zhèn阵shì式array, formation (of troops)
  • zhèn阵fǎ法array, formation
  • zhèn阵xiàn线front, front line

Frequently asked questions

What does 阵痛 mean in Chinese?
阵痛 (zhèn tòng) means “contractions, labor pains”.
How do you pronounce 阵痛?
阵痛 is pronounced zhèn tòng in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “contractions” in Chinese?
“contractions” is 阵痛 (zhèn tòng) in Chinese.
How is 阵痛 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 阵痛, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 阵痛 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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