刺激

cì jī
HSK 5
to provoke, to irritate, to upset
verb
noun

Individual characters

刺cì · thorn, splinter, to stab, to pierce
HSK 6
激jī · to arouse, to incite, to excite

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Example Sentences

这部电影非常刺激。
zhè bù diànyǐng fēicháng cìjī 。
This movie is very exciting.
她的讲话刺激了大家的情绪。
tāde jiǎnghuà cìjī le dàjiā de qíngxù 。
Her speech stimulated everyone's emotions.
这种药物可能对皮肤有刺激。
zhèzhǒng yàowù kěnéng duì pífū yǒu cìjī 。
This medication may have an irritant effect on the skin.

Words with similar meanings

激发jīfā
to inspire
More focused on generating enthusiasm or creativity.
刺激性cìjīxìng
to provoke
Specifically refers to causing a reaction or irritation.

Words Ending With 激

感激gǎn jī
to express thanks; grateful; moved to gratitude

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