English–Chinese
“paralysis” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmá bì
Example
他的手臂有点儿麻痹。tā de shǒu bì yóu diǎnr má bì
His arm is slightly paralyzed.
How to say “paralysis” in Chinese
“Paralysis” in Chinese is 麻痹 (má bì).
A muted connection between stimulus and response makes touch, movement, or alertness fail to work normally.
Example sentences with 麻痹
长期不活动会导致肌肉麻痹。cháng qī bù huó dòng huì dǎo zhì jī ròu má bì
Long-term inactivity can cause muscle paralysis.
Tips for using 麻痹
- English speakers may hear paralysis as total and permanent, but Chinese uses this word more broadly for partial loss of feeling or strength.