刺戟
刺激 cì​jī
stimulate verb
to encourage or provoke increased activity, development, or interest

这种新政策旨在刺激国内消费。

zhè zhǒng xīn zhèng​cè zhǐ​zài cì​jī guó​nèi xiāo​fèi.

This new policy aims to stimulate domestic consumption.

upset verb
to provoke a strong, often negative, emotional response or distress

这个坏消息对他刺激很大。

zhè​ge huài xiāo​xi duì tā cì​jī hěn dà.

The bad news was a great shock to him.

exciting verb
causing feelings of excitement, thrill, or heightened interest, often used to describe situations or experiences that are intense or adventurous.
irritate verb
to cause a physical or physiological reaction; an irritant or stimulus

过辣的食物会刺激胃部。

guò là de shí​wù huì cì​jī wèi​bù.

Food that is too spicy can irritate the stomach.