呛 (qiāng) - To choke & to irritate the throat (as by smoke or

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qiāng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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呛 · qiāng

To choke;

to irritate the throat (as by smoke or pungent fumes);

to eat or drink too quickly causing discomfort.

To choketo irritate the throat (as by smoke orto eat or drink too quickly causing discomfort.

Usage highlights

Choke on waterChoke on foodIrritating smokeChoke while eatingChoke coughSuffocate from smoke

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 顺— smooth (opposite of choking)
  • 畅— unobstructed (opposite of choking)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The smoke made me choke (呛着了).
  • He choked on water while drinking (喝水呛了).
  • The spicy pepper fumes choked her (辣椒味呛人).

Collocations

  • Choke on water(呛水)
  • Choke on food(呛食)
  • Irritating smoke(呛人的烟)
  • Choke while eating(吃饭呛着)
  • Choke cough(呛咳)
  • Suffocate from smoke(烟呛)

Idioms

  • To eat in a hurry and choke(吃得急，呛着喉)
  • Smoke chokes, fire burns(烟呛火燎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with discomfort from improper eating/drinking or exposure to irritants.
  • Common in contexts of cooking, dining, or fire/smoke exposure.

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