sprain in Chinese
sprain in Chinese is 扭伤, 扭傷 — sprain means to injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
sprain in Chinese
扭伤
Pronounced: niǔ shāng
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
扭傷
Pronounced: niǔ shāng
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
What does "sprain" mean?
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verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
"She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb."
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noun The injury caused by twisting a joint or ligament this way.
"The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture."
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sprain in a sentence
- She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb.
- He sprained his wrist trying to break his fall.
- The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture.
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What is "sprain" in Chinese?
"sprain" in Chinese is 扭伤, 扭傷. sprain means: To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
How do you pronounce 扭伤?
"sprain" in Chinese is 扭伤, pronounced "niǔ shāng".
How do you use "sprain" in a sentence?
Example: "She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb." In Chinese, "sprain" is 扭伤, 扭傷.
Are there other ways to say "sprain" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "sprain": 扭伤, 扭傷.
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