verb · to intentionally stop breathing for a period of time

他在水里憋气能憋两分钟。

adjective · to feel choked with bottled-up anger or grievance

受了这样的委屈，谁心里都会憋气。

adjective · to feel a lack of air or feel stifled due to poor ventilation

屋子里人太多，空气不流通，真憋气。