bei1痺

Jyutpingbei1

Yalebēi

Uncommon

Definition

Numb; having no feeling in a part of one's body, especially a limb.

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How it's used

Beyond the physical sensation of pins and needles, this word is frequently used metaphorically to describe something that makes one feel cringey or embarrassed. When used in the compound 骨痺, it specifically refers to the visceral, uncomfortable feeling caused by overly sappy or romantic displays. It captures a sense of physical discomfort that extends from the body into an emotional reaction.

Examples

ngo5我co5坐dak1得taai2太noi6耐，zek3隻goek3腳bei3痺dou3到juk1郁m4唔dou3到。

I sat for too long, my leg is so numb I cannot move it.

Related words

Common phrases

gwat1骨bei3痺

cringey or nauseatingly sweet

sau2手bei3痺

numb hands

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 攰, which means tired or exhausted. While both relate to physical sensations in the limbs, 痺 specifically implies a loss of sensation or a tingling, while 攰 refers to a lack of energy.