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激素jīsùhormoneHSK 7, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #7800, Very Hard
jīsù(ji1su4)ji su T1
  1. 1hormone
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March 24, 2026

激素jīsù(ji1su4)

激素 (jī sù) refers to hormones, which are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological processes. Commonly used in medical and biological contexts, this term emphasizes the role of hormones in growth, metabolism, and mood regulation.

Strokes26Frequency#7800DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the balance of hormones is viewed as crucial for maintaining health and harmony within the body, reflecting a holistic approach to health that is deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'jig' (激) dancing up and down to represent the active nature of hormones, while 'suit' (素) symbolizes how they dress up and influence our bodily functions. Together, 'jigging in a suit' helps you remember that 激素 are hormones that actively manage our body's systems.

Meanings of 激素

jīsù(ji1su4)
1hormone
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激素Simplified
26Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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激素 (jīsù) vs 荷尔蒙 (hè'ěrméng) — use 激素 for a more scientific or medical context, while 荷尔蒙 is more colloquial.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in medical or scientific discussions, so it may come off as formal in casual conversations. Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing 激 (jī) as 'ji' can lead to confusion with other terms. Common collocations include '性激素' (sex hormone) and '胰岛素' (insulin).

HSK Study Tips

Though 激素 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of related health and science terms. Focus on the context in which hormones are discussed, especially in biology and healthcare.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 激素 with similar-sounding terms; for example, saying 'ji su' with incorrect tones may lead to misunderstandings. Always check the tones: 激 (jī) and 素 (sù).

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Component characters

激jīto arouse
HSK 516 strokes氵
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素sùraw silk
HSK 710 strokes糸
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How to say hormone in Chinese

“hormone” in Chinese is激素jīsù

激素 (jī sù) refers to hormones, which are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological processes. Commonly used in medical and biological contexts, this term emphasizes the role of hormones in growth, metabolism, and mood regulation.

When to use 激素

This term is typically used in medical or scientific discussions, so it may come off as formal in casual conversations. Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing 激 (jī) as 'ji' can lead to confusion with other terms. Common collocations include '性激素' (sex hormone) and '胰岛素' (insulin).

激素 or something close to it

激素 (jīsù) vs 荷尔蒙 (hè'ěrméng) — use 激素 for a more scientific or medical context, while 荷尔蒙 is more colloquial.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 激素 with similar-sounding terms; for example, saying 'ji su' with incorrect tones may lead to misunderstandings. Always check the tones: 激 (jī) and 素 (sù).

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激素 can refer to various types of hormones, including sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and growth hormones.

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