cyun2喘
Jyutpingcyun2
Yalechyún
Definition
To pant; to breathe heavily.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of gasping for air due to exertion or illness. While it appears in the medical term 哮喘, using it as a standalone verb in daily speech often implies a visible or audible struggle to catch one's breath. It carries a slightly more descriptive or dramatic nuance than simply saying breathing fast.
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Do not confuse this with the general verb for breathing, which is 唞氣. 喘 specifically highlights the difficulty or the rapid, heavy nature of the breath.
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Grammar guides
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