Chinese phrase
气短 qì duǎn
Meaning
short of breath
When to use it
Describes feeling unable to breathe easily or deeply. It is commonly used to report a breathing problem in a calm or concerned tone.
Example dialogue
我有点气短，怎么办？ wǒ yóu diǎn qì duǎn zěn me bàn
I'm feeling a little short of breath. What should I do?
先坐下休息，必要的话就去医院看看。 xiān zuò xià xiū xī bì yào de huà jiù qù yī yuàn kàn kàn
Sit down and rest first. If necessary, go to the hospital and get checked.