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兴奋剂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
兴奋剂xīngfènjìstimulantHSK 7, unknown, rank #9355, Hard
兴奋剂xīngfènjìdoping (in athletics)HSK 7, unknown, rank #9355, Hard
xīngfènjì(xing1fen4ji4) T1
  1. 1stimulant
  2. 2doping (in athletics)
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March 24, 2026
兴奋剂(興奮劑)xīngfènjì(xing1fen4ji4)

兴奋剂 (xīngfènjì) refers to substances that stimulate the central nervous system, increasing alertness and energy. Commonly associated with sports, these substances are often used illicitly to enhance performance, leading to ethical and legal concerns.

Frequency#9355DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the issue of兴奋剂 is significant in sports, especially during major events like the Olympics, where there have been high-profile cases of doping scandals.

Memory Tip

Think of 兴 (xīng) as 'rising' or 'excited' combined with 奋 (fèn) suggesting 'striving' or 'effort,' and 剂 (jì) as 'agent' or '剂量 (dosage).' Imagine an athlete taking a 'rising effort agent' to boost their performance.

Meanings of 兴奋剂

xīngfènjì(xing1fen4ji4)
1stimulant
2doping (in athletics)
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About 兴奋剂

兴奋剂Simplified
興奮劑Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 兴奋剂

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 兴 (xīng) as 'rising' or 'excited' combined with 奋 (fèn) suggesting 'striving' or 'effort,' and 剂 (jì) as 'agent' or '剂量 (dosage).' Imagine an athlete taking a 'rising effort agent' to boost their performance.

Usage Notes

When discussing兴奋剂, use it in contexts related to sports or health. Common mistakes include confusing it with other types of medication. It's generally used in formal discussions about doping regulations.

HSK Study Tips

Although this word is not in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can help learners connect with discussions about health and sports. Focus on recognizing the radicals 兴 and 剂 to understand related words like 兴 (to rise) and 剂量 (dosage).

Cultural Note

In China, the issue of兴奋剂 is significant in sports, especially during major events like the Olympics, where there have been high-profile cases of doping scandals.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse兴奋剂 with other health-related terms like 药 (medicine) or 疫苗 (vaccine). Remember,兴奋剂 specifically refers to stimulants that enhance performance, not general medications.

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Component Characters

Xīngto rise
HSK 26 strokes
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fènexert oneself
8 strokes
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dose
HSK 78 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 兴奋剂

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the issue of兴奋剂 is significant in sports, especially during major events like the Olympics, where there have been high-profile cases of doping scandals.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While doping is a global issue in athletics, the stigma and regulatory responses can be more pronounced in Chinese sports culture compared to some Western contexts, where discussions around performance enhancement can be more casual.

Frequently Asked Questions about 兴奋剂

Using兴奋剂 can lead to disqualification, fines, and damage to an athlete's reputation.