kēng
chi

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Meaning of 吭哧

吭哧 means to make a heavy, muffled sound (of panting, machinery, etc.); to grunt or pant involuntarily due to physical exertion; to toil over (a task). Pronounced kēng chi.

  • to make a heavy, muffled sound (of panting, machinery, etc.)
  • to grunt or pant involuntarily due to physical exertion; to toil over (a task)
  • to speak hesitantly; to stammer; to hem and haw

Definitions & Examples

kēng
chi
kēng
chi
de
chuǎn
zhe
 

The horse was panting heavily.

Liè
chē
dòng
shí
chū
kēng
chi
kēng
chi
de
shēng
xiǎng
 

The train made chugging sounds when it started.