针 Stroke Order — How to Write 针
针 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
针 Radical and Character Components
针 is an ideographic compound. A metal 钅 pin 十.
Radical: 钅 + 2 more strokes
针 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhēn
Meanings of 针 in Chinese
1
zhēn针
A thin, slender tool with a sharp point at one end and an eye at the other, used for drawing thread through fabric in sewing or embroidery.
她正在拿着针线修补损坏的布料。
She is mending the damaged fabric with a needle and thread.
A thin, needle-like object, like the hands on a clock.
时针指向十二点。
The hour hand points to twelve o'clock.
To treat an illness using needles, typically referring to acupuncture.
很多人通过针灸来缓解慢性疼痛。
Many people relieve chronic pain through acupuncture.
A needle or syringe used for injection, often with medicine.
医生给小狗打了一针疫苗.
The vet gave the puppy a vaccine shot.
Common Words and Phrases with 针
1
the eye of a needle
她眼睛老花了，穿线时费了好大的劲才把线穿进针鼻儿里
Her eyesight was poor, so it took her a great effort to thread the needle through the eye.
2
To criticize and point out errors or malpractices, often with the intent of offering constructive advice for correction. It originally referred to an ancient acupuncture method.
他对朋友的缺点进行了委婉的针砭，希望能帮助他改进。
He offered subtle critiques of his friend's shortcomings, hoping to help him improve.
3
Acupuncture, or the act of pricking the skin or tissue with a needle.
在进行静脉注射前，护士会用酒精棉球对皮肤进行消毒，然后进行针刺
Before an intravenous injection, the nurse sterilizes the skin with an alcohol swab, then performs the needle puncture.
4
Acupuncture anesthesia (acuanesthesia) is a Chinese medical technique that uses specific acupoints to achieve pain relief and anesthesia during surgical procedures.
医生向患者详细介绍了针刺麻醉的优点和适用范围。
The doctor explained in detail the advantages and applicable scope of acupuncture anesthesia to the patient.
5
To be aimed at or directed towards a specific person, thing, or situation; to target.
这款新的软件是专门针对设计师的需求而开发的。
This new software was developed specifically targeting the needs of designers.
6
A thimble.
我奶奶在缝补衣服时，总是戴着一个针箍保护手指。
My grandma always wears a thimble to protect her finger when mending clothes.
7
Needle tubing is a type of stainless steel tube, typically with an outer diameter of 0.36 to 5.16 mm, used in surgical instruments and radon implanters.
护士小心翼翼地将新的针管连接到输液器上，确保没有空气进入。
The nurse carefully connected the new needle tube to the infusion set, ensuring no air entered.
8
A stitch refers to a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass of a needle in sewing or knitting.
这件衣服上的每一个针迹都非常精细，显示了制作者高超的技艺。
Every stitch on this dress is very fine, showing the maker's superb craftsmanship.
9
10
diamond cut diamond; both sides are sharp and unyielding; to be evenly matched rivals
在关于新方案的讨论中，他们俩针尖儿对麦芒儿，谁也不肯退让半步
During the discussion about the new proposal, they were at loggerheads, with neither willing to yield an inch.
11
A stitch; a suture.
这件手工制作的钱包，每一个针脚都清晰可见，展现了匠人的精湛技艺。
On this handmade wallet, every stitch is clearly visible, showcasing the artisan's exquisite craftsmanship.
12
Fine needle and tiny grass, a metaphor for extremely small or insignificant things.
在宏大的宇宙面前，人类的烦恼有时如同针芥，不值一提。
In the vastness of the universe, human worries sometimes seem like a needle and a mustard seed, too insignificant to mention.
13
A very small hole, typically made by a needle.
她发现衣服上有一个微小的针孔。
She found a tiny pinhole on her clothes.
More words with 针
- cí磁zhēn针magnetic needle, compass needle
- gōu钩zhēn针crochet hook
- háo毫zhēn针An acupuncture needle.
- miǎo秒zhēn针second hand
- shì螫zhēn针stinger, sting
- yùn晕zhēn针Needle syncope, Fainting after injection
- zhā扎zhēn针give an injection, needle insertion
- zhuàng撞zhēn针firing pin
- bì避léi雷zhēn针Lightning rod
- qǔ曲bié别zhēn针paper clip
- zhǐ指běi北zhēn针compass
- gē圪zhēn针thorn; prickle
- rèn纫zhēn针thread a needle
- zhēn针xiàn线needle and thread, sewing
- shuāng双bǎi百fāng方zhēn针Hundred Flowers Policy, Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom and a Hundred Schools of Thought Contend
- zhēn针tóu头needle, syringe needle
- bié别zhēn针pin, safety pin
- dǎ打zhēn针injection, shot
- shí时zhēn针hour hand
- cháng长zhēn针long needle, minute hand
Idioms with 针
- zhēn针fēng锋xiāng相duì对to be sharply opposed
- zhēn针tóu头xiàn线nǎo脑small trivial household items
- bù步xiàn线xíng行zhēn针Plan and arrange meticulously
- chuān穿zhēn针yǐn引xiàn线mediate or facilitate connections
- chuān穿zhēn针zǒu走xiàn线perform with meticulous care and skill
- dà大hǎi海lāo捞zhēn针find a needle in a haystack
- dà大hǎi海yī一zhēn针a needle in a haystack
- dà大zhèng政fāng方zhēn针major policies and guidelines
- dōng东hǎi海lāo捞zhēn针a hopeless quest
- fēi飞zhēn针zǒu走xiàn线sew with great skill and speed
- hǎi海dǐ底lāo捞zhēn针needle in a haystack
- jiàn见fèng缝chā插zhēn针seize every available opportunity
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Open the tool →Questions about 针
What does 针 mean in Chinese?
针 (zhēn) means “A thin” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 针?
针 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 针 have?
针 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 针?
针 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 针?
The radical of 针 is 钅, and 针 is an ideographic compound.