刺激 (cì jī): to stimulate; stimulus

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to stimulate; stimulus
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb, noun
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to provoke
to irritate
to upset
to stimulate
to excite
irritant

Chinese explanation

指外界事物或言行引起人的强烈反应。可以指使人产生某种感觉或情绪，如声音、光线、气味等引起身体或心理的反应
也可以指用言语或行动激发、鼓动别人，常含有让人激动或生气之意
还指对事物的发展起推动作用，如刺激经济增长。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

thorn

HSK 4

to arouse; to excite; to stimulate

Example sentences

He deliberately said those things to provoke me, hoping to make me lose my cool during the match, but I took a few deep breaths and didn't take the bait.

The doctor reminded him that coffee and strong tea irritate the stomach lining, so it's best not to drink them when his stomach hurts.

The bonus the boss promised was a big incentive for everyone, and the whole team worked overtime and finished the project ahead of schedule.

When the roller coaster plunged rapidly, the intense thrill made her scream, but after getting off she wanted to ride it again.

The teacher used interesting experiments to stimulate the students' curiosity, and as a result everyone actively looked up information and the class discussion was very lively.

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