呛[qiāng]

动choke

♦ 吃饭吃~了 choke over one's food

♦ 他喝得太猛, ~着了。 He took a big gulp and almost choked.

♦ 他游泳时~了一口水。 He choked on a mouthful of water while swimming.

♦ 米粒~进他气管里去了。 A grain of rice got stuck in his windpipe.

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呛[qiàng]
动irritate (respiratory organs)

♦ 炸辣椒的味儿~鼻子。 The smell of red pepper being fried irritates the nose.

♦ 烟把我~着了。 The smoke almost choked me.

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