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Chinese

jiāngyìng
Meaning: stiff; rigid; inflexible
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

她低頭工作後,脖子僵硬得難以轉動。
她低头工作后,脖子僵硬得难以转动。
After working with her head down, her neck became so stiff that she could hardly turn it.
他用笑容遮掩緊張,表情卻很僵硬。
He tried to hide his nervousness with a smile, but his expression still looked stiff.

Usage Notes

Describes a body part that is difficult to move, and can also describe something physically rigid or an attitude that is not flexible.

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