English–Chinese
“cramp” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjìng luán
Example
洗澡时他的脚突然痉挛了。xí zǎo shí tā de jiǎo tū rán jìng luán le
His leg suddenly cramped while he was taking a bath.
How to say “cramp” in Chinese
“Cramp” in Chinese is 痉挛 (jìng luán).
A muscle or body part suddenly tightens on its own, often with brief pain or discomfort.
Example sentences with 痉挛
跑步后我的腿有点儿痉挛。pǎo bù hòu wǒ de tuǐ yóu diǎnr jìng luán
My leg cramped a little after running.
Tips for using 痉挛
- In everyday conversation, a sudden tight feeling in an arm or leg is often described with simpler wording, while this term fits medical descriptions and formal explanations.