喘气

chuǎn qì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to breathe deeply; to pant; to gasp
2. to take a breather; to catch one's breath

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 呼吸 hū xī 呼吸 hū xī to breathe general breathing vs. deep/panting breathing: to breathe
• 休息 xiū xi 休息 xiū xi rest to rest (喘气 implies resting after exertion): rest

Synonyms

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• 喘息 chuǎn xī 喘息 chuǎn xī to gasp for breath to pant or gasp: to gasp for breath

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in negative commands to tell someone to stop talking or to rest: 别喘气了! (Stop panting/Don't talk!)

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 呼吸 (general breathing). 喘气 is specifically heavy or labored breathing after exertion.

Example Sentences

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跑完步后，他不停地 喘气 。

After running, he kept panting.

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Child Words of 喘气

• 喘 喘 chuǎn: to gasp
• 气 气 qì: gas; air