喘气

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Usage of 喘气

The verb 喘气 (chuǎn qì) primarily describes the act of breathing heavily, panting, or gasping for air. It is often used to depict physical exertion, such as after running or climbing, where one needs to catch their breath. It can also describe breathing difficulties due to illness.

Common Collocations

  • 喘气 (chuǎn qì jiā zhòng): worsening breathing difficulty, often used in medical contexts.
  • 喘气 (chuǎn qì bù tíng): panting continuously, showing exhaustion or stress.
  • 喘气 (chuǎn qì shēng): the sound of panting or gasping.

Nuances

Using 喘气 implies a noticeable, often audible, heavy breathing. It is more intense than just 呼吸 (hū xī, to breathe). It can carry a physical or emotional connotation, such as nervousness or fatigue.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 喘气 with 呼吸. 呼吸 is the general term for breathing, while 喘气 specifically refers to heavy or labored breathing. 喘气 often appears after physical exertion or in medical descriptions.

Example Sentences

After running, he kept panting and looked very tired.

The doctor advised him not to exercise intensely to avoid worsening his

He was catching his breath at the mountain top, enjoying the beautiful