扎

zhā
HSK 6
#1,409 most
frequent character
to prick, to run or stick (a needle etc) into
verb
Measure Word

Example Sentences

她用针扎了一个洞。
tā yòng zhēn zā le yígè dòng 。
She pricked a hole with a needle.
请给我扎一杯啤酒。
qǐng gěi wǒ zā yībēi píjiǔ 。
Please pour me a glass of beer.
他扎了她的手。
tā zā le tāde shǒu 。
He pricked her hand.

Words with similar meanings

刺cì
to stab
This verb implies a more forceful or sharp action compared to '扎', which is more about pricking.
戳chuō
to poke
This word suggests a gentler action than '扎', typically used for pushing something slightly.

Homophones

Words Starting With 扎

扎实zhā shi
strong; solid; sturdy; firm; practical

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