上氣不接下氣

soeng6 hei3 bat1 zip3 haa6 hei3

(idiom) to be out of breath; to gasp for air

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (idiom) to be out of breath; to gasp for air

Written Forms

上氣不接下氣Traditional · Main Form
上气不接下气Alternate Form

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