扭伤 (niǔ shāng) — sprain
Definition
A verb meaning 'to sprain' (a joint) and also the noun for the injury itself — usually used with 处 as a measure word. Refers specifically to ligament/joint sprains, not breaks or bruises.
sprain
Measure word · 处
Examples
- 扭伤。Tā dǎ lán qiú shí niǔ shāng le shǒu wàn.He sprained his wrist playing basketball.
- 扭伤，。Yī shēng shuō wǒ zhè shì qīng wēi niǔ shāng, xiū xi jǐ tiān jiù hǎo.The doctor said I have a mild sprain and it'll be fine after a few days of rest.
- 扭伤。Zǒu lù bù xiǎo xīn niǔ shāng le jiǎo huái.I sprained my ankle walking carelessly.
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