English–Chinese
“breathe” in Chinese
How to say “breathe” in Chinese
“Breathe” in Chinese is 呼吸 (hū xī).
A repeating two-way flow of air that keeps the body supplied and alive.
Example sentences with 呼吸
睡觉时最好用鼻子呼吸。shuì jiào shí zuì hǎo yòng bí zi hū xī
It is best to breathe through your nose when sleeping.
Tips for using 呼吸
- In health, exercise, and calming contexts, Chinese often adds words for depth, speed, or duration around this verb, so those modifiers show how the breathing is performed.