Writing
针 (zhēn) — how to say "needle" in Chinese
针
Needle
noun
Radicals / Keys
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Collocations
一根针
yī gēn zhēn
one needle
Examples
她小心地用针绣花，手很稳。
She carefully embroiders with a needle, her hand is steady.
我用针缝衣服。
I sew clothes with a needle.
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Frequently asked questions
Needle meaning in Chinese
"needle" in Chinese is 针 (zhēn).
What does 针 mean in English?
针 (zhēn) means "Needle".
How is 针 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhēn (written as zhen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Zhen in Chinese character
It is written 针 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 针?
针 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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