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呼吸

hū xī

English translation of 呼吸

breath

In Chinese, '呼吸' is used to refer to the act of breathing or a single breath, similar to its use in English. It is often used in contexts relating to health and exercise, and can also be a metaphor for life or vitality.


Example sentences using: 呼吸

呼吸新鲜空气非常重要。

hū xī xīn xiān kōng qì fēi cháng zhòng yào.

English translation of 呼吸新鲜空气非常重要。

Breathing fresh air is very important.

This sentence states the importance of inhaling fresh air for one's health.

他的呼吸已经停止。

tā de hū xī yǐ jīng tíng zhǐ.

English translation of 他的呼吸已经停止。

His breathing has already stopped.

This sentence means that the person is no longer breathing, implying a life-threatening situation.

我能听到她的呼吸声。

wǒ néng tīng dào tā de hū xī shēng.

English translation of 我能听到她的呼吸声。

I can hear her breathing sound.

This sentence describes a quiet situation where the speaker can hear the sound of another person's breathing.

他正在进行呼吸治疗。

tā zhèng zài jìn xíng hū xī zhì liáo.

English translation of 他正在进行呼吸治疗。

He is undergoing respiratory therapy.

This sentence refers to a person receiving treatment related to breathing or the lungs, perhaps in a medical setting.

这个瑜伽姿势可以帮助你调整呼吸。

zhè gè yú jiā zī shì kě yǐ bāng zhù nǐ tiáo zhěng hū xī.

English translation of 这个瑜伽姿势可以帮助你调整呼吸。

This yoga pose can help you regulate your breathing.

This sentence shows the relation between yoga poses and breathing regulation, asserting that a certain posture can aid in breath control.

当你感到紧张时,试着深呼吸。

dāng nǐ gǎn dào jǐn zhāng shí, shì zhe shēn hū xī.

English translation of 当你感到紧张时,试着深呼吸。

When you feel nervous, try to take a deep breath.

This sentence offers advice on handling anxiety by taking deep breaths.

他呼吸急促,像是在运动后。

tā hū xī jí cù, xiàng shì zài yùn dòng hòu.

English translation of 他呼吸急促,像是在运动后。

He is panting as if after exercising.

`This sentence describes a person who is gasping for air, likening their state to the heavy breathing experienced post-exercise.

他在睡眠中无法正常呼吸。

tā zài shuì mián zhōng wú fǎ zhèng cháng hū xī.

English translation of 他在睡眠中无法正常呼吸。

He can't breathe normally while sleeping.

This sentence implies a medical condition like sleep apnea where an individual can't maintain regular breathing while sleeping.

我需要出去呼吸一下新鲜空气。

wǒ xū yào chū qù hū xī yī xià xīn xiān kōng qì.

English translation of 我需要出去呼吸一下新鲜空气。

I need to go out and get some fresh air.

This sentence expresses the speaker's need to leave a certain space in order to breathe fresh air, typically for relaxation or stress relief.

试着放轻松并深呼吸。

shì zhe fàng qīng sōng bìng shēn hū xī.

English translation of 试着放轻松并深呼吸。

Try to relax and take a deep breath.

This sentence encourages someone to calm down and breathe deeply, commonly used in stressful situations.

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