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喘气
chuǎnqì
Description
跑得太快的时候，人会大口喘气。
When running too fast, people breathe heavily.
这个词也可以表示休息一下，比如“让我喘口气”。
This word can also mean to take a break, for example, 'Let me catch my breath.'
Meanings
喘气chuǎnqì
to breathe heavily; to pant; to gasp
他跑完步，一直在喘气。
He kept gasping after finishing his run.
喘气chuǎnqì
to take a break; to catch one's breath
工作太忙，我一天都没时间喘气。
Work is so busy that I haven't had a moment to catch my breath all day.
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Notes
- Etymology
喘 (pant) + 气 (breath/air); literally 'to pant breath'.
- Nuance
often split as 喘口气 or 喘一口气 to mean taking a short rest.
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