Chinese phrase
跳痛 tiào tòng
Meaning
throbbing pain
When to use it
It describes pain that pulses or beats in a steady rhythm. It often refers to toothaches or other pain with a strong, regular beat.
Example dialogue
我的牙齿在跳痛，吃东西都不舒服。 wǒ de yá chǐ zài tiào tòng chī dōng xī dōu bù shū fú
My tooth is throbbing, so even eating is uncomfortable.
先别吃东西，去看牙医吧。 xiān bié chī dōng xī qù kàn yá yī ba
Don't eat anything for now, and go see a dentist.