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Meaning of 刺

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刺Polyphone (多音字)HSK 6
Total strokes: 8; Radical: 刀
Pictophonetic:朿 indicates the sound; 刂 (knife) conveys the meaning.
Character Formation:
  • ⿰ Left to right
    • 朿 [ cì ] thorn, sting, prickle; to stab; to assassinate
    • 刂 [ dāo ] knife
Similar Characters: 剌 剠
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1
Pinyin: cì
English Definition:thorn; sting; thrust; to prick; to pierce; to stab; to assassinate; to murder
Chinese Definition:
①用有尖的东西插入:刺绣。刺伤。刺杀。
②暗杀:刺客。被刺。行刺。
③侦探,打听:刺探。
④用尖锐的话指出别人的坏处:讽刺。讥刺。
⑤尖锐像针的东西:芒刺。鱼刺。刺丛。

Example Words:
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
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2
Pinyin: cī
English Definition:(onom.) whoosh
Chinese Definition:
①象声词:刺地滑了一跤。
Example Words:
拨刺 bō cī splash (of a fish)
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Example Sentences
1
咖啡因可以刺激人的神经系统
。
Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system of a person.
2
这样的刺激会使人感到兴奋
。
Such stimulation can make people feel excited.
3
这把刀刺得很深
,
需要紧急处理
。
The knife stabbed deep, and immediate treatment is needed.
4
冬季的寒风刺骨
,
我们要注意保暖
。
The cold wind in winter is piercing, so we need to keep warm.
5
这种刺激会给你带来极致的体验
。
This kind of stimulation will bring you the ultimate experience.