English–Chinese
“prick” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincì
Example
她用针把手指刺了一下。tā yòng zhēn bǎ shóu zhǐ cì le yí xià
She pricked her finger once with a needle.
How to say “prick” in Chinese
“Prick” in Chinese is 刺 (cì).
A sharp point goes into a surface, leaving a small wound or a sudden sting.
Example sentences with 刺
吃了很辣的菜后，喉咙有点刺痛。chī le hěn là de cài hòu hóu lóng yóu diǎn cì tòng
After eating a very spicy dish, my throat stung a little.
Tips for using 刺
- English often uses "poke" for a light touch, while this word more clearly suggests that a sharp point causes pain or damage.