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刺
cì
Description
"刺"常常表示用尖的东西扎进去。
"刺" often means to poke in with something sharp.
它也可以指植物身上尖尖的东西，比如玫瑰上的刺。
It can also refer to the sharp things on plants, like the刺 on a rose.
Meanings
刺cì
to prick, stab, or pierce
我被针刺了一下。
I got pricked by a needle.
刺cì
a thorn or spine
这朵花上有很多刺。
There are many thorns on this flower.
刺cì
to irritate or stimulate (senses)
这个味道很刺鼻。
This smell is very pungent.
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Notes
- Etymology
刺 combines a thorn/spine sense with the action of piercing.
- Nuance
as a verb it stresses sharp, sudden penetration; as a noun it means a pointed thorn.
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