倒抽一口氣 dào chōu yī kǒu qì

to gasp (in surprise, dismay, fright etc)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to gasp (in surprise, dismay, fright etc)

Characters

Character Meaning
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
抽 chōu HSK 4
to draw out; to remove part of the whole
一 yī HSK 1
one; 1; single
口 kǒu HSK 3
mouth
氣 qì
to get angry; air; gas