休克

xiū kè

CL 次 cì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. shock (loanword)
2. to go into shock

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 兴奋 xīng fèn 兴奋 xīng fèn excited 休克 is a state of shock or collapse, while 兴奋 is excitement or stimulation.: excited

Related words

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• 昏迷 hūn mí 昏迷 hūn mí to lose consciousness Both describe a loss of consciousness, but 休克 is a medical condition of shock, while 昏迷 means coma.: to lose consciousness
• 虚脱 xū tuō 虚脱 xū tuō to collapse (from dehydration or loss of blood) 虚脱 refers to collapse or prostration, often due to exhaustion, while 休克 is a more severe state of shock.: to collapse (from dehydration or loss of blood)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 休克 with fainting (晕倒). 休克 involves inadequate blood flow to organs and is life-threatening.

Cultural notes

休克 is a medical loanword from English 'shock'. It's commonly used in clinical contexts and news.

Example Sentences

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病人出现 休克 症状。

The patient showed signs of shock.

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Words Containing 休克

• 过敏性休克 过敏性休克 guò mǐn xìng xiū kè: anaphylactic shock

Child Words of 休克

• 克 克 kè: to be able to
• 休 休 xiū: to rest