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HSK 7-9

biē

to hold one's breath; to suppress; to feel oppressed

Alternative translations

  • se contenir
  • restraindre
  • étouffer

Explanation

to stifle; to restrain; to hold back; to hold in (urine); to hold (one's breath)

Examples

憋着不说话

biē zhe bù shuō huà

Holding back and not speaking

憋尿憋得难受

biē niào biē dé nán shòu

Retaining urine is uncomfortable