针

鍼
zhēn
#1,114 most
frequent character
needle, injection
noun

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

医生用针给病人打针。
yīshēng yòng zhēn gěi bìngrén dǎzhēn 。
The doctor uses a needle to give the patient an injection.
请把这根针递给我。
qǐng bǎ zhè gēn zhēn dì gěi wǒ 。
Please pass me this needle.
我害怕针，所以不想去看医生。
wǒ hàipà zhēn ， suǒyǐ bùxiǎng qù kàn yīshēng 。
I am afraid of needles, so I don't want to see a doctor.

Same Characters, Different Readings

针zhēn
needle, injection

Words with similar meanings

针头zhēntóu
needle tip
Specifically refers to the tip of the needle, often used in a more specialized context.
注射器zhùshèqì
syringe
Refers to the entire syringe system, which includes the needle, but is not interchangeable in all contexts.

Homophones

HSK 2
真zhēn
really, truly, indeed, real, true
针zhēn
needle, injection
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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