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    Expressing 'irritation' with 刺激 (cìjī)

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    Structure

    Body Part / Noun + 刺激

    Explanation

    刺激 (cìjī) can mean "irritation," "stimulation," or "to stimulate," depending on context. As a noun, it refers to a physical or chemical irritation, such as 眼睛刺激 (eye irritation). As a verb, it means to provoke or stimulate something, and it can also describe something thrilling or exciting in colloquial use.

    Examples

    • 这种化学品会对皮肤产生刺激。

      Zhè zhǒng huàxuépǐn huì duì pífū chǎnshēng cìjī.

      This chemical can irritate the skin.

    • 辣椒对眼睛的刺激特别大，切的时候要小心。

      Làjiāo duì yǎnjing de cìjī tèbié dà, qiē de shíhou yào xiǎoxīn.

      Chili peppers are very irritating to the eyes; be careful when cutting them.

    • 坐过山车太刺激了，我还想再坐一次。

      Zuò guòshānchē tài cìjī le, wǒ hái xiǎng zài zuò yī cì.

      Riding the roller coaster was so thrilling; I want to ride it again.

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