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神经 (shénjīng) vs 疯狂 (fēngkuáng) — use 神经 for biological or sensitive mental states, while 疯狂 specifically refers to madness or extreme irrationality.
Be careful when using 神经 in conversation, as its informal connotation can be offensive if directed at someone. It is often used in casual settings rather than formal ones, and common collocations include phrases like '神经病' (shénjīngbìng), meaning 'mental illness'. Avoid using it in polite company or when discussing serious mental health issues.
As an HSK 6 word, 神经 connects to other advanced vocabulary about health and emotions. Focus on its various contexts, especially its colloquial usage, and practice forming sentences with it to express opinions about mental states.
Learners often misuse 神经 as a direct translation for 'nerve' in medical contexts, while it should be used more for emotional or colloquial expressions. For example, saying '我有神经痛' (wǒ yǒu shénjīng tòng) for 'I have nerve pain' is incorrect; the correct term would be '神经痛' (shénjīng tòng) referring to neuralgia.
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How to say nerve in Chinese
“nerve” in Chinese is神经
神经 (shénjīng) refers primarily to nerves in a biological context, but it can also describe someone's mental state or behavior, especially when they are perceived as overly sensitive or irrational. In informal usage, it can colloquially denote someone as 'crazy' or 'unhinged'. The word is often used in everyday conversation to comment on someone's emotional reactions or mental health.
When to use 神经
Be careful when using 神经 in conversation, as its informal connotation can be offensive if directed at someone. It is often used in casual settings rather than formal ones, and common collocations include phrases like '神经病' (shénjīngbìng), meaning 'mental illness'. Avoid using it in polite company or when discussing serious mental health issues.
神经 or something close to it
神经 (shénjīng) vs 疯狂 (fēngkuáng) — use 神经 for biological or sensitive mental states, while 疯狂 specifically refers to madness or extreme irrationality.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 神经 as a direct translation for 'nerve' in medical contexts, while it should be used more for emotional or colloquial expressions. For example, saying '我有神经痛' (wǒ yǒu shénjīng tòng) for 'I have nerve pain' is incorrect; the correct term would be '神经痛' (shénjīng tòng) referring to neuralgia.
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Grammar Patterns of 神经
神经 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他____极为紧张！比我还糟！
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