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倒抽一口气

dàochōuyīkǒuqì

Traditional: 倒抽一口氣

to gasp (in surprise, dismay, fright etc)

Character Breakdown

倒
dào
to collapse, to fall over; to lie down
HSK 4
抽
chōu
to draw out, to pull out; to sprout
HSK 4
一
yī
one; a, an; alone
HSK 1
口
kǒu
mouth; entrance, gate, opening
HSK 3
气
qì
air, gas; steam, vapor; anger
HSK 1

Additional Information

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Chinese
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