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Pronunciation / Transliteration: hoheup
"깊은 호흡은 긴장을 완화하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs; respiration.
"Deep breathing can significantly help to reduce stress and calm the nervous system." - 2
A controlled exercise or technique involving inhalation and exhalation used for relaxation, meditation, or physical stamina.
"The yoga instructor guided the class through a series of focused breathing exercises."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'brēþan', meaning to exhale, emit scent, or draw air into the lungs. Over the centuries, the term evolved alongside Germanic linguistic roots to describe the vital biological process of respiration essential to all terrestrial animal life.
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respiration
Transliteration: ʁɛs.pi.ʁa.sjɔ̃
"Une respiration lente aide à se détendre."
Atmung
Transliteration: ˈaːtmʊŋ
"Tiefe Atmung fördert die Entspannung."
respirazione
Transliteration: re.spi.raˈt͡sjo.ne
"La respirazione profonda calma la mente."
respiración
Transliteration: res.pi.ɾaˈsjon
"Una buena respiración es vital para el yoga."
respiração
Transliteration: ʁes.pi.ɾaˈsɐ̃w
"A respiração profunda reduz a ansiedade."
सांस लेना
Transliteration: saans lena
"गहरी सांस लेना तनाव को कम करता है।"
呼吸
Transliteration: hūxī
"深呼吸可以帮助放松身心。"
호흡
Transliteration: hoheup
"깊은 호흡은 긴장을 완화하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
呼吸
Transliteration: kokyū
"深い呼吸はリラックスするのに役立ちます。"
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