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憋气

憋氣
biēqì
verb #26,985

Meanings

  1. 1 to hold one's breath
  2. 2 to feel suffocated
  3. 3 to feel stifled by pent-up anger or frustration

Examples

HSK 2
这件事让她非常憋气。
Zhè jiàn shì ràng tā fēicháng biēqì.
This matter left her feeling really stifled.
HSK 7-9
他潜水时能憋气三分钟。
Tā qiánshuǐ shí néng biēqì sān fēnzhōng.
He can hold his breath for three minutes while diving.
HSK 7-9
被冤枉了却不能申辩，真是憋气。
Bèi yuānwang le què bùnéng shēnbiàn, zhēnshì biēqì.
Being wronged but unable to defend yourself is truly suffocating.

Tips

usage
憋气 has two senses: (1) literal, to hold one's breath physically; (2) figurative, to feel frustrated or stifled, unable to express oneself. Context makes the meaning clear.

Stroke Order

憋 biē
气 qì