Chinese phrase
胸闷 xiōng mēn
Meaning
chest tightness
When to use it
Chest tightness is pressure or discomfort in the chest. It often describes a physical symptom, sometimes with trouble breathing.
Example dialogue
我突然觉得 胸闷，呼吸有点困难。 wǒ tū rán jué de xiōng mēn hū xī yóu diǎn kùn nán
My chest suddenly feels tight, and it is a little hard to breathe.
你先坐下，深呼吸，我马上带你去医院。 nǐ xiān zuò xià shēn hū xī wǒ mǎ shàng dài nǐ qù yī yuàn
Sit down first, take some deep breaths, and I will take you to the hospital right away.