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舒一口氣

简舒一口气 · 繁舒一口氣

Mandarin · pinyin shū yī kǒu qì

to heave a sigh of relief

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舒: shū · open up, unfold, stretch out; comfortable, easy
一: yī · one; a, an; alone
口: kǒu · mouth; open end; entrance, gate
氣: qì · air, gas, steam, vapor; spirit
气: qì · steam, vapor; Kangxi radical 84

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1–1–3–4 · shu1 yi1 kou3 qi4

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