English–Chinese
“inhale oxygen” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxī yǎng
Example
医生说需要晚上吸氧。yī shēng shuō xū yào wǎn shàng xī yǎng
The doctor said it was necessary to inhale oxygen at night.
How to say “inhale oxygen” in Chinese
“Inhale oxygen” in Chinese is 吸氧 (xī yǎng).
Bring oxygen from the air or an oxygen source into the lungs so the body can receive more of it.
Example sentences with 吸氧
病人正在吸氧，脸色好转。bìng rén zhèng zài xī yǎng liǎn sè háo zhuǎn
The patient is inhaling oxygen, and his complexion is improving.
Tips for using 吸氧
- English speakers may associate oxygen with breathing in general, but Chinese uses this specific verb when extra oxygen is part of a person's care or treatment.