English–Chinese
“feel short of breath” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiōng mēn
Example
胸闷的时候，站起来深呼吸可以缓解。xiōng mēn de shí hòu zhàn qǐ lái shēn hū xī ké yǐ huán jiě
When you feel short of breath, standing up and taking deep breaths can relieve it.
How to say “feel short of breath” in Chinese
“Feel short of breath” in Chinese is 胸闷 (xiōng mēn).
Pressure or stuffiness in the chest that turns breathing into an effort.
Example sentences with 胸闷
他一紧张就会感到胸闷，常去散步缓解。tā yì jǐn zhāng jiù huì gǎn dào xiōng mēn cháng qù sàn bù huán jiě
When he gets nervous, he feels short of breath and often goes for a walk to relieve it.
Tips for using 胸闷
- English speakers often use breathless for many causes, including exercise or emotion, while this Chinese word points more specifically to an uncomfortable sensation centered in the chest.