喘息

• 拼音: chuǎn xī
• 汉字拆解: 喘 = 口 (mouth) + 耑 (phonetic) = to pant; 息 = 自 (nose) + 心 (heart) = breath

含义

To gasp; to catch one's breath; breathing space. Both literal panting and figurative relief or respite.

Beyond physical breathing, commonly used metaphorically for getting a break or respite from pressure. 喘息的机会 (chance to catch one's breath), 没有喘息的余地 (no room to breathe) are common expressions.

例句

1. 他刚完成一个项目，还没喘息又接到了新任务。
2. 敌人的进攻如此猛烈，让我军没有喘息的机会。
3. 病人的喘息声越来越重，医生非常担心。

用法指南

语境: everyday, figurative, medical

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 让我喘息一下再继续工作。(Let me catch my breath before continuing work.)
• 经济危机让很多企业没有喘息的余地。(The economic crisis left many businesses no breathing room.)

错误说法

• 我喘息着空气 (喘息 already implies breathing — you don't need to add 'air'; just 我喘息着 or use 呼吸 for normal breathing)

起源与历史

Compound of 喘 (to pant) and 息 (breath, to rest). Together they describe the act of catching one's breath.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal