憋

• Pinyin: biē
• Desglose de hanzi: 憋 = 敝 (worn/tattered) + 心 (heart, feeling suppressed)

Significado

aguantar; reprimir; contener

Describes physically holding in breath, urine, or other bodily needs, as well as emotionally suppressing feelings like anger or frustration. Often implies discomfort from restraint.

Ejemplos

1. 他憋了一口气潜入水中。
2. 有话就说出来，别憋在心里。
3. 这房间太小了，让人感觉很憋闷。

Guía de uso

Contexto: physical sensation, emotions, daily life

Tono: colloquial

Correcto

• 他憋着一肚子火没处发。(He is holding back a belly full of anger with nowhere to vent.)
• 游泳时要学会憋气。(When swimming you need to learn to hold your breath.)

Incorrecto

• 我憋着高兴 — 憋 implies suppressing negative feelings or physical urges, not positive emotions

Origen e historia

憋 = 敝 (worn out) + 心 (heart) — suppressed emotions

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal