sigh; heave a sigh
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to sigh; to let out a long breath due to unhappiness, frustration, or disappointment
Expresses resignation, disappointment, or emotional release. Often collocates with 唉声.
Tā他
kàn看
zhe着
zhàng账
dān单
，
wú无
nài奈
de地
tàn叹
le了
kǒu口
qì气
。
He looked at the bill and sighed helplessly.
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
gè个
xiāo消
xi息
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
āi唉
shēng声
tàn叹
qì气
。
Hearing this news, everyone sighed in despair.
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Tā她
tàn叹
le了
kǒu口
qì气
，
zhuǎn转
shēn身
lí离
kāi开
le了
fáng房
jiān间
。
She sighed and turned to leave the room.
Bié别
lǎo老
shì是
tàn叹
qì气
，
kāi开
xīn心
yì一
diǎn点
。
Don't keep sighing all the time; be a bit happier.