呛 2

呛(嗆) [qiàng] 动

1. ■ （刺激性气体进入呼吸器官而感觉难受） irritate (respiratory organs):

烟呛得我几乎透不过气来。 The smoke almost choked me.

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

另见 qiāng。