tòu​qì HSK7

to ventilate

  • created sense approved 透气/透氣 · tòu​qì · to ventilate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    透气 / 透氣

    tòu​qì

    to ventilate

    To allow air to flow freely; to be breathable, as in the case of fabric or a room.

    透, 气

    透 (literal) → 透 · tòu · to penetrate 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · gas

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  • created sense approved 透气/透氣 · tòu​qì · to get some air — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    透气 / 透氣

    tòu​qì

    to get some air

    To catch one's breath, get some fresh air, or relax from strain

    透, 气

    透 (literal) → 透 · tòu · to penetrate 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · breath

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  • created sense approved 透气/透氣 · tòu​qì · to leak information — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    透气 / 透氣

    tòu​qì

    to leak information

    To drop a hint, tip someone off, or divulge a secret.

    透, 气

    透 (literal) → 透 · tòu · to leak 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · manner

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  • created sense approved 透气/透氣 · tòu​qì · to vent — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    透气 / 透氣

    tòu​qì

    to vent

    To give vent to pent-up feelings of discontent or frustration.

    透, 气

    透 (literal) → 透 · tòu · to penetrate 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · anger

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