shēn hū xīdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to take a deep breath
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

深呼吸 深呼吸 [shen1 hu1 xi1] /to take a deep breath/

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  • 深
    shēn

    (lit. and fig.) deep

  • 呼
    hū

    to call / to cry / to shout / to breath out / to exhale / to call out

  • 吸
    xī

    to breathe / to suck in / to absorb / to inhale

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.