English–Chinese
“nerve” in Chinese
How to say “nerve” in Chinese
“Nerve” in Chinese is 神经 (shén jīng).
A body's signal wire linking the central nervous system with its organs, with the same idea extending to a person's quick emotional reactions.
Example sentences with 神经
开会前他的神经有点儿紧张。kāi huì qián tā de shén jīng yóu diǎnr jǐn zhāng
Before the meeting, his nerves were a little tense.
Tips for using 神经
- The medical sense is usually clear from context, but using the noun directly for a person's behavior can sound judgmental rather than clinical.
Other Chinese words for “nerve”
他胆子很小，不敢发言。tā dǎn zi hén xiǎo bù gǎn fā yán
He has little nerve and is afraid to speak.