歑 (hū) - To exhale & to breathe out

歑Tone 1

hū ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

歑 · hū

To exhale;

to breathe out;

also used as an exclamation or interjection in classical texts.

To exhaleto breathe outalso used as an exclamation or interjection in

Usage highlights

To exhaleBreathingSigh of reliefAncient exclamationBreath control

Synonyms

  • 呼— to exhale, to call out
  • 嘘— to exhale slowly, to sigh

Antonyms

  • 吸— to inhale

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He exhaled slowly (歑气).
  • The ancient text contained the exclamation '歑!'
  • In meditation, one learns to control breathing (歑吸).

Collocations

  • To exhale(歑气)
  • Breathing(歑吸)
  • Sigh of relief(歑息)
  • Ancient exclamation(歑曰)
  • Breath control(歑调)

Idioms

  • To sigh with relief(歑息之间)
  • Ancient exclamation of surprise(歑！)
  • Breath of life(生命之歑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and poetry.
  • Used as an exclamation or interjection in ancient literature.
  • Related to concepts of breath and life force in traditional thought.

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