喘息 (chuǎn xī): to gasp for breath; to take a breather

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HSK 7

to gasp

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After running a thousand meters, he was so exhausted that he leaned against a tree, gasping for breath, sweat dripping continuously.

Climbing stairs at a high altitude, she had to stop every few steps to gasp for breath, her chest feeling terribly tight.

Watching the fire engulf the entire house, he could only stand in the distance gasping for breath, his hands trembling helplessly.

When the bell signaling the end of the exam rang, she let out a long breath, leaned back in her chair gently gasping, her heart full of relief.

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