（水或食物进入气管引起咳嗽） choke: 吃饭吃 ～ 了 choke over one's food; 他喝得太猛， ～着了。 He took a big gulp and almost chocked. 他游泳时 ～ 了一口水。 He choked on a mouthful of water while swimming. 另见 see also qiànɡ。
呛（嗆）qiànɡ
（刺激性气体进入呼吸器官而感觉难受） irritate (respiratory organs): 烟 ～ 得我几乎透不过气来。 The smoke almost choked me. 炸辣椒的味儿 ～ 鼻子。 The smell of red pepper being fried irritates the nose. 另见 see also qiānɡ。