hei3 lo4 hei3 cyun2氣羅氣喘气罗气喘
Jyutpinghei3 lo4 hei3 cyun2
Yalehei lòh hei chyún
Definition
Out of breath; panting or gasping for air.
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How it's used
This idiomatic expression vividly describes the physical state of being winded or breathless after intense exertion. It is almost exclusively used to describe someone who is visibly struggling to catch their breath, often with an audible sound. The repetition of the characters emphasizes the continuous and labored nature of the breathing.
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in a panting manner
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