Common Meanings
1
yē噎
to choke (on food); to have food stuck in one's throat
他吃得太快，结果被一口饭噎住了。
He ate too quickly and ended up choking on a mouthful of rice.
To feel choked or have difficulty breathing, often due to strong wind or dust.
风沙太大，走在路上都觉得噎得慌
The sandstorm is too strong; I feel choked and uncomfortable walking on the road.
To retort sharply, leaving someone speechless or unable to respond; to verbally corner someone.
小明总是能把人噎得说不出话来。
Xiao Ming always manages to retort in a way that leaves people speechless.