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Chinese
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to arouse; to incite; to excite to arouse; to incite; to excite; to stimulate; sharp; fierce; violent |
plain; element
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simp. and trad.
(激素)
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激
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素
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Etymology
- “to undergo HRT”
- Probably clipping of 打激素 (dǎ jīsù, “to inject hormone”).
Pronunciation
Noun
激素
- (physiology) hormone
Usage notes
- On the Chinese mainland, 激素 (jīsù) is the preferred term; 荷爾蒙／荷尔蒙 (hé'ěrméng) is considered dated.
Synonyms
Dialectal synonyms of
激素 (“hormone”)
Derived terms
Verb
激素
- (transgender slang) to undergo HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
Usage notes