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헉헉 meaning and pronunciation

heokheok · pant; gasp; huff and puff

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 86447
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 허컥Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몹시 놀라거나 숨이 차서 숨을 자꾸 몰아쉬는 소리. 또는 그 모양.

    English: pant; gasp; huff and puff — A word imitating the sound or describing the motion of inhaling air in short bursts continuously because one is startled or out of breath.

    Examples

    • 헉헉 몰아쉬다.
    • 헉헉 소리를 내다.
    • 헉헉 숨을 쉬다.
    • 숨이 헉헉 막히다.
    • 우리는 숨이 헉헉 차오를 때까지 계속해서 달렸다.
    • 선수들은 헉헉 숨을 몰아쉬면서 마지막 남은 한 바퀴를 돌고 있다.
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