Chinese phrase
心悸 xīn jì
Meaning
heart palpitations
When to use it
Heart palpitations are a fast, strong, or uneven heartbeat. This neutral health term reports a physical symptom and may explain a need to pause, get air, or seek care.
Example dialogue
会议中我突然感到心悸，能出去透口气吗？ huì yì zhōng wǒ tū rán gǎn dào xīn jì néng chū qù tòu kǒu qì ma
I suddenly had heart palpitations during the meeting; would it be okay if I stepped outside for some air?
当然可以，你需要我陪你吗？ dāng rán ké yǐ nǐ xū yào wǒ péi nǐ ma
Of course, would you like me to come with you?