ho4 ji5 mung4荷爾蒙荷尔蒙
Jyutpingho4 ji5 mung4
Yalehòh yíh mùhng
Definition
Hormone; a chemical substance produced in an organism that stimulates specific cells or tissues into action.
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How it's used
Often used in casual conversation to explain sudden mood swings or emotional outbursts, especially when someone seems unusually irritable or sensitive. It functions as a convenient catch-all explanation for physiological changes that affect behavior.
Examples
She has been losing her temper a lot lately, is it a hormonal imbalance?
Exercising can help the body secrete more happy hormones.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe general feelings of excitement or adrenaline, as those are better expressed by terms like 興奮 or 腎上腺素.
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