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脉 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
arteries and veins; vein (on a leaf, insect wing etc)
see 脈脈|脉脉[mo4 mo4]
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artery
lit. the rise and fall of the terrain
pulse
arteries and veins
mountain range
blood vessels
contacts
to feel the pulse
to hit a pressure point
geographical position according to the principles of feng shui 風水|风水[feng1 shui3]
to feel sb's pulse
inner side of the wrist, where the pulse is felt
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The doctor is taking the patient's pulse.
Source: Tatoeba #3890959 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe doctor thought the patient's pulse was rather rapid.
Source: Tatoeba #6822730 · CC BY 2.0 FRCheck Tom's pulse again.
Source: Tatoeba #8606824 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.