刺激

• 拼音: cì jī
• 汉字拆解: 刺 = 朿 (thorn) + 刂 (knife radical); 激 = 氵(water) + 敫 (phonetic component)

含义

To stimulate; to provoke. Also a noun meaning stimulation or excitement.

Can describe physical stimulation (spicy food, bright light), emotional provocation (hurtful words), or exciting experiences (roller coasters). In economics, it means to boost or stimulate. The adjective use means thrilling or exciting.

例句

1. 过山车太刺激了，我下来以后腿都在发抖。
2. 辣椒吃太多会刺激肠胃，对身体不好。
3. 政府出台了一系列政策来刺激经济增长。

用法指南

语境: everyday, economics, health

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这个游戏真刺激！(This game is really exciting!)
• 不要用那种话刺激他。(Don't provoke him with those kinds of words.)

错误说法

• 说'很刺激的食物'来形容好吃 (Don't say food is 刺激 to mean delicious — 刺激 implies irritation to the stomach; use 好吃 or 美味 instead)

起源与历史

刺 (prick/stab) + 激 (surge/excite) — the combination conveys the idea of provoking a strong reaction, as if being jabbed into action.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal