瘚 (jué) - To choke & to have difficulty breathing

瘚Tone 2

jué ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

瘚 · jué

To choke;

to have difficulty breathing;

asthma.

To choketo have difficulty breathingasthma.

Usage highlights

ChokingAsthmaChoking coughDifficulty breathingChoking sensationAsthma attack

Synonyms

  • 喘— to pant; to gasp for breath
  • 哮— to wheeze; asthma
  • 窒— to choke; to suffocate

Antonyms

  • 畅— smooth; unobstructed breathing
  • 舒— comfortable; easy breathing

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was choking on food (食物瘚住了).
  • The patient suffers from asthma (病人有瘚病).
  • She had a choking cough (她咳嗽到瘚).

Collocations

  • Choking(瘚住)
  • Asthma(瘚病)
  • Choking cough(瘚咳)
  • Difficulty breathing(瘚息)
  • Choking sensation(瘚感)
  • Asthma attack(瘚发作)

Idioms

  • Choking and unable to speak(瘚不能言)
  • Asthma and shortness of breath(瘚息不安)
  • Choking on anger(忿瘚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing respiratory conditions.
  • Considered an archaic character in modern usage, rarely used in contemporary writing.
  • Primarily found in historical medical contexts rather than everyday language.

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