喘息 chuǎnxī to gasp for breath
to gasp for breath; to take a breather
How to remember 喘息: 喘 to pant + 息 breath = to gasp for breath.
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How it is used
- To gasp for breath, or to catch a breather - 剧烈喘息 (jùliè chuǎnxī) gasping hard; 喘息的机会 (chuǎnxī de jīhuì) a chance to catch one's breath / a respite.
- The figurative 'breathing space' sense is common in describing pressure and pauses. Written-leaning.