| 刺激HSK 5 | cì jī | to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant | |
| 讽刺HSK 5 | fěng cì | to satirize; to mock; irony; satire; sarcasm | |
| 刺刀HSK 6 | cì dāo | bayonet | |
| 冲刺HSK 6 | chōng cì | to sprint; to spurt; to dash; big effort | |
| 刺耳 | cì ěr | ear-piercing |
| 拨刺 | bō cī | splash (of a fish) |
| 1 | Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system of a person. | |
| 2 | Such stimulation can make people feel excited. | |
| 3 | The knife stabbed deep, and immediate treatment is needed. | |
| 4 | The cold wind in winter is piercing, so we need to keep warm. | |
| 5 | This kind of stimulation will bring you the ultimate experience. |