hei3 cyun2氣喘气喘

Jyutpinghei3 cyun2

Yalehei chyún

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To pant, gasp, or be short of breath, such as from exercise or asthma.

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How it's used

Focus on the physical sensation of struggling to catch one's breath rather than just the medical condition of asthma. It is frequently used to describe the immediate aftermath of intense physical exertion. When describing chronic asthma, locals often prefer using the specific term 哮喘 instead of the verb phrase.

Examples

keoi5佢paau2跑jyun4完bou6步zi1之hau6後hei3氣cyun2喘dak1得hou2好sai1犀lei6利。

He is panting very heavily after running.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪hei3氣cyun2喘aa4呀？jiu3要m4唔jiu3要tau2抖zan6陣？

Are you short of breath? Do you need to rest for a while?

Common phrases

hei3氣cyun2喘jyu4如ngau4牛

panting like an ox

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe being nervous or anxious, as it specifically refers to respiratory distress or physical exhaustion. Do not confuse it with 喘氣, which is a noun or verb that can also mean to take a breather or catch one's breath.