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Definition
Fibrillation; rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers, particularly in the heart.
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How it's used
Medical professionals use this term specifically to describe the rapid, uncoordinated contraction of heart muscle fibers. Outside of clinical contexts, it is rarely used in daily conversation to describe general shaking or trembling, for which words like 震 or 震動 are preferred. It is almost exclusively encountered in diagnostic discussions regarding heart health.
Examples
The doctor said he has atrial fibrillation and needs to take medication to control it.
If your chest often feels like it is fluttering, shouldn't you go see a doctor?
Related words
Common phrases
atrial fibrillation
ventricular fibrillation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general shivering or trembling caused by cold or fear, as those are better expressed by 震. Using this word to describe a shaking hand or a vibrating phone will sound overly clinical or simply incorrect to a native speaker.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
