总算是出去透口气了
“Finally, he's getting out for some fresh air.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
谢天谢地
“Thank goodness.”
总算是 出去 透口气 了
“Finally, he's getting out for some fresh air.”
那能没空吗
“How could I not have time?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
The phrase 'tou kou qi' reflects the intense daily pressures of modern Chinese professional or domestic life where even a short break is celebrated.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
finally; at long last
Used when a long-awaited or difficult situation finally resolves with a sense of relief.
to take a breather; to get some fresh air
Commonly used both literally for getting fresh air and metaphorically for taking a break from high stress.
Indicates a newly achieved state and completes the expression of relief.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“[Purong Hotel] got to vent our anger.”
“I want to go out for a walk and get some fresh air.”
“I am going out to get some air. Enough.”
“I need to go out and get some air. My eyes are shot too.”
“I'm not feeling well. I want to get some fresh air.”
“Help me step out for some fresh air. Yes.”