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March 24, 2026
喘气(喘氣)chuǎnqì(chuan3qi4)
喘气 (chuan3 qi4) refers to the act of breathing deeply or panting, often due to exertion or emotional stress. It is commonly used in contexts where one is physically tired, such as after strenuous exercise, or emotionally overwhelmed, expressing the need for breath to regain composure.
Strokes16Frequency#9640DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of breathing deeply is often linked to practices like Tai Chi and Qigong, which emphasize controlled breathing for health and relaxation. '喘气' can express not just physical exhaustion, but also emotional release in stressful situations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person running a race and after crossing the finish line, they are '喘气' (panting) heavily. The character '喘' (chuan3) resembles someone gasping for air, while '气' (qi4) relates to breath or air, helping you visualize the act of deep breathing.
Meanings of 喘气
chuǎnqì(chuan3qi4)
1to breathe deeply
2to pant
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About 喘气
喘气Simplified
喘氣Traditional
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9640Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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喘息 (chuǎnxī) — use 喘气 (chuǎnqì) for active panting due to exertion, while 喘息 (chuǎnxī) is more about the act of breathing in a calmer context.
Usage Notes
Learners sometimes confuse '喘气' with '呼吸' (hu1 xi1), which is a more general term for breathing. '喘气' is used in informal contexts and may not be suitable for formal writing. Be cautious with the tone, as the third tone of '喘' can be mispronounced.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, '喘气' connects with other words related to health and emotions, such as '疲劳' (ti2 lao2, fatigue) and '愤怒' (fen4 nu4, anger). Focus on using it in sentences that describe physical states or feelings to enhance comprehension.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse '喘气' in formal contexts, where '呼吸' (hu1 xi1) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '在会议上我感到喘气' (I feel panting in the meeting) is incorrect; it should be '我在会议上感到呼吸困难' (I feel breathless in the meeting).
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喘气 (chuan3 qi4) refers to the act of breathing deeply or panting, often due to exertion or emotional stress. It is commonly used in contexts where one is physically tired, such as after strenuous exercise, or emotionally overwhelmed, expressing the need for breath to regain composure.
When to use 喘气
Learners sometimes confuse '喘气' with '呼吸' (hu1 xi1), which is a more general term for breathing. '喘气' is used in informal contexts and may not be suitable for formal writing. Be cautious with the tone, as the third tone of '喘' can be mispronounced.
喘气 or something close to it
喘息 (chuǎnxī) — use 喘气 (chuǎnqì) for active panting due to exertion, while 喘息 (chuǎnxī) is more about the act of breathing in a calmer context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse '喘气' in formal contexts, where '呼吸' (hu1 xi1) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '在会议上我感到喘气' (I feel panting in the meeting) is incorrect; it should be '我在会议上感到呼吸困难' (I feel breathless in the meeting).
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Grammar Patterns of 喘气
喘气 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
咱们忙了半天, 也该喘____了.
We've been busy for hours; we'd better take a break.
