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哈欠
hāqian
Description
人很累或者很困的时候，会打哈欠。
When a person is very tired or sleepy, they yawn.
打哈欠的时候，我们会张大嘴巴，深深地吸一口气。
When yawning, we open our mouths wide and take a deep breath.
Meanings
哈欠hāqian
a yawn
他累了，打了一个大哈欠。
He was tired and yawned widely.
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Notes
- Usage
almost always used with the verb 打, as in 打哈欠 (to yawn).
- Etymology
哈 imitates the sound; 欠 relates to opening the mouth.
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