ceng1 gan1青筋
Jyutpingceng1 gan1
Yalechēng gān
Definition
Veins visible and bulging under the skin.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to veins that are visible or protruding due to physical exertion, anger, or low body fat. It is rarely used in a medical context to describe veins in general, as it carries a strong visual connotation of tension or stress. When someone is extremely furious, it is common to describe them as having 青筋暴現.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
He was so angry that veins were bulging all over his forehead.
Be careful not to strain yourself and pop a vein while carrying such heavy things.
Related words
Common phrases
veins bulging out
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to veins in a clinical or anatomical sense, as it implies a visible, often unsightly, protrusion. Use 血管 for the general biological term.
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