刺
激

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The word "刺激" is formed from the character "刺", which combines the radical "刂" (knife) with the phonetic component "朿" to denote piercing or pricking, and the character "激", which combines the radical "氵" (water) with the phonetic component "敫" to denote agitation or excitement. Together, they create a compound where "刺" implies a provoking action and "激" implies the resulting stimulation, yielding the overall meaning of to stimulate or irritate.

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过山车非常刺激。

Guòshānchē fēicháng cìjī.

Roller coasters are very exciting.

咖啡能刺激神经系统。

Kāfēi néng cìjī shénjīng xìtǒng.

Coffee can stimulate the nervous system.

经济政策需要刺激消费。

Jīngjì zhèngcè xūyào cìjī xiāofèi.

Economic policies need to stimulate consumption.

虽然这种药物能刺激生长，但可能有副作用。

Suīrán zhè zhǒng yàowù néng cìjī shēngzhǎng, dàn kěnéng yǒu fùzuòyòng.

Although this drug can stimulate growth, it may have side effects.

在市场经济中，竞争是刺激创新和提高效率的关键因素。

Zài shìchǎng jīngjì zhōng, jìngzhēng shì cìjī chuàngxīn hé tígāo xiàolǜ de guānjiàn yīnsù.

In a market economy, competition is a key factor that stimulates innovation and improves efficiency.

Word Definition - 刺激

cì jī to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant

Individual Character Details

刺 cī, cì
激 jī