English–Chinese
“needle” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēn
Example
护士拿着针准备注射。hù shì ná zhe zhēn zhǔn bèi zhù shè
The nurse is holding a needle and preparing to give an injection.
How to say “needle” in Chinese
“Needle” in Chinese is 针 (zhēn).
A slender pointed tool that pierces a surface to join material, deliver medicine, or do similar precise work.
Example sentences with 针
妈妈用针把衣服的扣子缝上了。mā mā yòng zhēn bǎ yī fú de kòu zi fèng shàng le
Mom used a needle to sew the button onto the clothes.
Tips for using 针
- In everyday speech, 缝针 (féngzhēn, "sewing needle") makes the sewing meaning clear, while 打针 (dǎzhēn, "get an injection") refers to receiving an injection.