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激素
jīsù
Description
激素是身体里的一种物质，它能帮助我们长大、也会影响我们的心情。
"激素" is a substance in the body that helps us grow and also affects our mood.
有的食物里也有激素，很多人吃的时候会很小心。
Some foods also contain "激素", so many people are very careful when eating them.
Meanings
激素jīsù
hormone (biochemical substance in the body)
医生说她的激素不太正常。
The doctor said her hormones are not quite normal.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
激 (stimulate) + 素 (element/substance), a literal calque for "hormone".
- Nuance
激素 is the standard scientific term; 荷尔蒙 is a transliteration used more casually.
In videos
“有机是没有用农药和激素的产品”
“啊我们的这个呃生长发育激素啊”
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