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呼吸
hū xī
Meaning
- to breathe
Definition
呼吸是指生物体与外界环境进行气体交换的过程，包括吸气和呼气。
The process of exchanging gases between an organism and its environment, including inhalation and exhalation.
Usage
通常作为动词或名词使用，描述气体交换的动作或过程。
Used as a verb or noun to describe the action or process of gas exchange.
Examples
- 1 他在跑步时深呼吸，以增加氧气摄入。 (He took deep breaths while running to increase oxygen intake.)
- 2 呼吸是生命的基本需求之一。 (Breathing is one of the basic needs of life.)
- 3 请保持平稳的呼吸。 (Please maintain steady breathing.)
- 4 他停止呼吸了，需要急救。 (He stopped breathing and needs first aid.)
- 5 深呼吸有助于放松身心。 (Deep breathing helps to relax the mind and body.)
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