僵硬
jiāng yìng
To be stiff
The Chinese term '僵硬' is used to describe a state of rigidity or inflexibility in physical objects or even in behavior. It conveys a sense of being unyielding or not easily movable, often referring to muscles that have become tense or emotions that are not expressed fluidly. In conversations, it can describe a situation or a person who is unable to relax or adapt.
Example sentences using: 僵硬
他的身体在寒冷的天气里变得很僵硬。
Tā de shēntǐ zài hánlěng de tiānqì lǐ biàn dé hěn jiāngyìng.
His body became very stiff in the cold weather.
This phrase describes how the cold weather can cause someone's body to feel rigid or tight, highlighting the physical effect of the low temperature on the body.
她运动后，肌肉感到僵硬。
Tā yùndòng hòu, jīròu gǎndào jiāngyìng.
Her muscles felt stiff after exercising.
This phrase illustrates how physical activity can lead to muscle stiffness, particularly when someone is not used to vigorous exercise or has overexerted themselves.
长时间工作使我的脖子变得很僵硬。
Cháng shíjiān gōngzuò shǐ wǒ de bózi biàn dé hěn jiāngyìng.
Working for a long time made my neck very stiff.
This phrase refers to the common issue of neck stiffness that can occur from sitting in one position for too long, often associated with poor posture or prolonged use of computers.