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憋
biē
Description
"憋"的意思是把气、话或感觉忍住，不让它出来。
"憋" means to hold back breath, words, or feelings, not letting them out.
比如你想说话却不说，或者心里难受又不能表达，都可以用"憋"。
For example, if you want to speak but don't, or feel upset but can't express it, you can use "憋".
Meanings
憋biē
to hold back; suppress (breath, urge)
他憋了很久才说出真话。
He held back for a long time before telling the truth.
憋biē
to feel stifled or suffocated
房间太小，我觉得很憋。
The room is too small; I feel very stuffy.
憋气biēqì
to hold one's breath; feel frustrated
游泳的时候要学会憋气。
You need to learn to hold your breath when swimming.
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Notes
- Nuance
often describes holding in emotions or bodily urges you'd rather release.
- Etymology
bottom radical 心 (heart) hints at emotional restraint.
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