chuǎn qì

喘气

to pant; to gasp; to catch one's breath

HSK 6 · Frequency 3.4

Meanings

to pant; to gasp
to take a breather; to catch one's breath

Example sentences

他跑得上气不接下气，弯着腰直喘气。
爬了六层楼，我累得直喘气。
病床上的老人呼吸微弱，一直在喘气。