Definition
岔气 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to get a stitch' — a sharp pain in the side, usually from running, laughing, or sudden exertion. The noun 气 can separate from 岔 when you insert aspects or quantifiers, e.g. 岔了气 ('got a stitch'), 岔过一次气 ('had a stitch once'). Use it without an object; don't say '岔气 something' — just say '我岔气了'.
v.o.
(v.o.) to get a stitch in one's side (from physical activity)
Examples
- 岔气。Pǎo de tài kuài róngyì chà qì.Running too fast easily gives you a stitch.
- ，岔气。Wǒ xiào de tài lìhai, chà qì le.I laughed so hard I got a stitch.
- ，。Tā yóuyǒng shí chà guò yí cì qì, xiànzài hěn xiǎoxīn.He once got a stitch while swimming, so now he's very careful.
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