English–Chinese
“go limp” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintān
Example
他生病了，整个人都瘫在床上。tā shēng bìng le zhěng gè rén dōu tān zài chuáng shàng
He is sick, and he lies limp on the bed.
How to say “go limp” in Chinese
“Go limp” in Chinese is 瘫 (tān).
A body loses its support and sinks into a position from which movement becomes difficult.
Example sentences with 瘫
搬完重物后，他双腿一软，瘫在地上。bān wán zhòng wù hòu tā shuāng tuǐ yì ruǎn tān zài dì shàng
After carrying the heavy load, his legs gave way, and he lay limp on the ground.
Tips for using 瘫
- In everyday Chinese, the word can describe extreme tiredness as well as illness, so it may appear in casual comments about being unable to move after a long day.