sigh in Chinese
sigh in Chinese is 叹息, 嘆氣 — sigh means to let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
sigh in Chinese
叹息
Pronounced: tàn xī
A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
嘆氣
Pronounced: tàn qì
(intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.
What does "sigh" mean?
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verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him."
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noun A long, audible breath let out to express tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"With a sigh of relief, she sat down after the long exam."
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sigh in a sentence
- Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him.
- She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection.
- With a sigh of relief, she sat down after the long exam.
- The teacher let out a weary sigh and rubbed her eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sigh" in Chinese?
"sigh" in Chinese is 叹息, 嘆氣. sigh means: To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
How do you pronounce 叹息?
"sigh" in Chinese is 叹息, pronounced "tàn xī".
How do you use "sigh" in a sentence?
Example: "Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him." In Chinese, "sigh" is 叹息, 嘆氣.
Are there other ways to say "sigh" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "sigh": 叹息, 嘆氣.
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