HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
针 — needle
- Reading
- zhēn
- Meaning
- needle; pin; injection
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
针 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhēn and it means needle; pin; injection. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
针 appears in everyday chinese words such as 针 (needle, injection), 打针 (get a shot) and 针对 (aim at, in response to).
Chinese words containing 针
Frequently asked questions
What does 针 mean in Chinese?
针 means needle; pin; injection in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 针 read?
针 is read zhēn. Reading it inside real words — 针 and 打针 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 针 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 针 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 针 in a word?
A common word containing 针 is 针 (zhēn) — "needle, injection". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 针 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 针 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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