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nerve in Chinese

nerve in Chinese is 神经, 神經 — nerve means a fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

nerve in Chinese

神经
noun
Pronounced: shén jīng
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
神經
noun
Pronounced: shén jīng
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
神經
noun
Pronounced: shén jīng
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
神经
noun
Pronounced: shén jīng
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.

What does "nerve" mean?

  1. noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
    "A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head."
  2. noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
    "He lost his nerve at the top of the diving board."
  3. noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
    "She tried deep breathing to calm her nerves before the job interview."
  4. verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.
    "She nerved herself to dive from the high board for the first time."
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nerve in a sentence

  • A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head.
  • Each nerve in the hand sends tiny signals to the brain when you touch something.
  • He lost his nerve at the top of the diving board.
  • It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting.

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What is "nerve" in Chinese?
"nerve" in Chinese is 神经, 神經. nerve means: A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
How do you pronounce 神经?
"nerve" in Chinese is 神经, pronounced "shén jīng".
How do you use "nerve" in a sentence?
Example: "A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head." In Chinese, "nerve" is 神经, 神經.
Are there other ways to say "nerve" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "nerve": 神经, 神經.
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