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“have an attack” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfā zuò

Example

我一紧张就会发作。wǒ yì jǐn zhāng jiù huì fā zuò

I have an attack whenever I get nervous.

Illustration for 发作 (have an attack)

How to say “have an attack” in Chinese

“Have an attack” in Chinese is 发作 (fā zuò).

An inner condition suddenly breaks through and becomes visible, whether it is a bodily symptom or a burst of feeling.

Full entry for 发作: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 发作

他一运动头痛就会突然发作。tā yí yùn dòng tóu tòng jiù huì tū rán fā zuò

His headache suddenly comes on whenever he exercises.

Tips for using 发作

  • The verb describes something that happens to a person rather than an intentional act, so it suits a symptom or emotional outburst, not a planned display.

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