针

針
zhēn
#1,114 most
frequent character
needle, injection
noun
Measure words:根 gēn,支 zhī

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

针 shows a metal needle: 钅 is the metal picture part, and 十 (needle) also marks the sound. It began as 'needle, pin' and grew to 'injection' and 'needle-shaped thing.'

Drawn as: metal needle

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Example Sentences

我需要一根针来缝衣服。
wǒ xūyào yīgēn zhēn lái féngyīfú 。
I need a needle to sew the clothes.
医生给我打针时，我有点紧张。
yīshēng gěi wǒ dǎzhēn shí ， wǒ yǒudiǎn jǐnzhāng 。
I was a bit nervous when the doctor gave me an injection.
这把针很细，适合缝合小伤口。
zhè bǎ zhēn hěnxì ， shìhé féng hé xiǎo shāngkǒu 。
This needle is very thin and suitable for stitching small wounds.

Same Characters, Different Readings

针zhēn
needle, injection

Words with similar meanings

针头zhēntóu
needle tip
Specifically refers to the pointed part of a needle, often used in more technical contexts.
注射器zhùshèqì
syringe
Though not a direct synonym, it often comes with needles, used for injections.

Homophones

HSK 2
真zhēn
really, truly, indeed, real, true
侦zhēn
to scout, to spy, to detect
珍zhēn
precious thing, treasure

Words Starting With 针

针对zhēn duì
to be directed against; to be aimed at; to counter; in the light of; in connection with

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