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叹气

tàn qì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to sigh
  • to heave a sigh

Definition

叹息,因悲伤、郁闷、失望或感慨等而发出长气的声音。

To sigh; to let out a long breath due to sadness, frustration, disappointment, or emotion.

Usage

常用于表达情感上的无奈、惋惜或放松。可作动词,后常接“了”、“着”或单独使用。

Commonly used to express emotional resignation, regret, or relief. Used as a verb, often followed by '了', '着', or used alone.

Examples

  • 1 他叹了口气,无奈地摇了摇头。 (He sighed and shook his head helplessly.)
  • 2 听到这个消息,她只能叹气。 (Upon hearing this news, she could only sigh.)
  • 3 不要总是叹气,要积极面对生活。 (Don't always sigh; face life positively.)
  • 4 他深深地叹了一口气,仿佛放下了心中的大石。 (He let out a deep sigh, as if a weight had been lifted from his heart.)
  • 5 每当我叹气,妈妈就会问我怎么了。 (Every time I sigh, my mom asks me what's wrong.)

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