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to stimulate

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ci4ji1 cìjī

Meaning


Primary

to stimulate

Alternatives

stimulates, stimulating, stimulated, stimulate

Mnemonic


One way 刺激 to stimulate something is to stick a 刺 thorn into it so it gets 激 excited in response.

Usage


这个 消息 刺激 了 他 的 情绪。

This news stimulated his emotions.

咖啡 能 刺激 神经 系统。

Coffee can stimulate the nervous system.

走路 可以 刺激 消化。

Walking can stimulate digestion.