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Chinese dictionary
v.take a breather; get a breathing space
我跑不动了，让我缓气。
I'm shagged out! Let me get my breath back.
停下来缓气
stop and take a breather
决不让敌人有缓气的机会。
Do not give the enemy the chance to draw breath.
Word usage
- Separable word"缓" and "气" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我们缓口气再跑。
We take a breath before running.
他站在原地大口缓着气。
He was standing still and taking a big breath.
您快点，病人快缓不过来气了！
Hurry up, the patient can hardly breathe!