English–Chinese
“numb” in Chinese
How to say “numb” in Chinese
“Numb” in Chinese is 麻 (má).
Normal sensation in one area becomes unclear or weak, ranging from dull touch to a prickling feeling.
Example sentences with 麻
把腿放下来，腿就不麻了。bǎ tuǐ fàng xià lái tuǐ jiù bù má le
After I lowered my leg, it was no longer numb.
Tips for using 麻
- In casual speech, the affected body part commonly comes before the adjective, and a phrase meaning "a little" can mark a mild episode rather than complete insensitivity.
Other Chinese words for “numb”
我的手麻木了。wǒ de shǒu má mù le
My hand is numb.