针 (zhēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 针 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 针 (zhēn) means "Needle". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 针 stroke by stroke?

针 has 7 strokes. The radical is 钅. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 针 and 钅?

针 (zhēn) and 钅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 针?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 钅. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 针?

Common words containing 针 include: 打针 (dǎ zhēn) — to give or receive an injection; 针头 (zhēn tóu) — Needle tip / Syringe needle; 指南针 (zhǐ nán zhēn) — compass.

How to Write 针

The character 针 (zhēn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

针 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Needle.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 针 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 针

打针 dǎ zhēn

to give or receive an injection

针头 zhēn tóu

Needle tip / Syringe needle

指南针 zhǐ nán zhēn

compass

Example Sentences

我今天去医院打针。

wǒ jīn tiān qù yī yuàn dǎ zhēn

I went to the hospital for an injection today.

针头非常细。

zhēn tóu fēi cháng xì

The needle is very thin.

我们用指南针找路。

wǒ men yòng zhǐ nán zhēn zhǎo lù

We use a compass to find the way.

Similar Characters

钅 jīn

钆 gá

钇 yǐ

Practice Writing 针 (zhēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 针

What does 针 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 针 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 针 and 钅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 针?

What common words use 针?

How to Write 针 (zhēn)