喘息 (chuǎn xī): Pant / gasp (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

During the intense debate, he had almost no chance to catch his breath and organize his thoughts.

Don't you need a moment to catch your breath and relieve the heavy work pressure?

After working for several hours straight, he finally found a chance to take a breather.

Just after finishing the long journey, she was so tired that she only wanted to find a quiet place to gasp for a while.