kyut3 joeng5缺氧
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Definition
To suffer from hypoxia; to have insufficient oxygen, leading to breathing difficulties.
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How it's used
While this term is technically a medical condition, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe feeling suffocated or lightheaded in poorly ventilated spaces. It carries a sense of urgency or physical distress that goes beyond simple discomfort. Use it when you want to emphasize that the lack of air is actually affecting your ability to function.
Examples
It is very stuffy in here, I am about to run out of oxygen!
Are you suffering from hypoxia? Why is your complexion so pale?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being out of breath from exercise, which is usually described as 喘氣 or 唔夠氣. 缺氧 specifically implies a lack of oxygen supply rather than just physical exertion.
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