喘息

HSK 7-9

chuǎnxī

catch one's breath; respite

to take a breather

她喘息了一下，然后继续说话。

tā chuǎnxī yí xià, ránhòu xùncontiếp xuéhuà.

She took a breath and then continued speaking.

他剧烈运动后，喘息了一会儿。

tā jùliè yùndòng hòu, chuǎnxī yí huǐr.

After intense exercise, he took several quick breaths.