刺激
cìjī
Description
“刺激”可以指让人很兴奋、很激动的事，也可以指对身体或心里的影响。
"刺激" can refer to something that excites or thrills people, or to an effect on the body or mind.
比如坐过山车很刺激，辣的东西也会刺激你的胃。
For example, riding a roller coaster is very 刺激, and spicy food can also 刺激 your stomach.
Meanings
刺激cìjī
exciting; thrilling
这个游戏太刺激了！
This game is so exciting!
刺激cìjī
to stimulate; to irritate (body or feelings)
辣椒会刺激你的胃。
Chili peppers will irritate your stomach.
刺激cìjī
a stimulus; a shock (mental)
这件事对他是很大的刺激。
This matter is a big stimulus for him.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
刺 (to prick/stab) + 激 (to arouse), together meaning to provoke or excite.
- Nuance
as an adjective it means thrilling/exciting; as a verb it often means to irritate or upset.
In videos
“我不知道我结婚给你带来那么大刺激”
“加醋加辣子确实有点刺激感”
“它会把你身体受到的物理刺激给编进梦境里面”
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