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喘息

chuǎn xīHSK 7

喘息 (chuǎn xī) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto catch one's breath; to have a respite

    • EX
      工作了几个小时，他终于可以坐下来喘息一下了。

      After working for several hours, he finally had a chance to sit down and catch his breath.

    • EX
      敌人没有给他们任何喘息的机会，继续发起了进攻。

      The enemy gave them no chance to catch their breath and continued the attack.

  2. Englishto take a breather