激素

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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
simp. and trad.
(激素)

Etymology

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“to undergo HRT”
Probably clipping of 激素 (dǎ jīsù, “to inject hormone”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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激素

  1. (physiology) hormone

Usage notes

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  • On the Chinese mainland, 激素 (jīsù) is the preferred term; 荷爾蒙荷尔蒙 (hé'ěrméng) is considered dated.

Synonyms

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Derived terms

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Verb

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激素

  1. (transgender slang) to undergo HRT (hormone replacement therapy)

Usage notes

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