No. 5,613 in Chinese
刺
"刺" means "stab," "pierce," or "thorn."
In a sentence
玫瑰的刺非常锋利。
The thorns of the rose are very sharp.
In this sentence, "刺" refers to physical thorns, commonly associated with plants like roses.
这个故事深深地刺痛了我的心。
This story deeply pierced my heart.
Here, "刺" metaphorically conveys a piercing emotion, evoking a sense of emotional impact or pain.
他迅速刺了一下那片纸，将它固定在木板上。
He quickly stabbed the paper and fixed it onto the wooden board.
In this example, "刺" is used as a verb meaning "to stab," denoting a swift action involving penetration.
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