COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 针 is built
Traditional etymology note: A metal 钅 pin 十
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How to Write 针 (zhēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
needle
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēn
针
needle
Common words
dǎ zhēn
打针
to give or have an injection
zhēn duì
针对
to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to
fāng zhēn
方针
policy; guidelines
zhēn jiǔ
针灸
acupuncture and moxibustion; to give or have acupuncture and moxibustion
yì zhēn jiàn xuè
一针见血
lit. to draw blood on the first prick (idiom); fig. to hit the nail on the head
zhēn fēng xiāng duì
针锋相对
to oppose each other with equal harshness (idiom); tit for tat; measure for measure
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 针
Say “zhēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 针
Common words and phrases
dǎ zhēn
to give or have an injection
zhēn duì
to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to
fāng zhēn
policy; guidelines
zhēn jiǔ
acupuncture and moxibustion; to give or have acupuncture and moxibustion
yì zhēn jiàn xuè
lit. to draw blood on the first prick (idiom); fig. to hit the nail on the head
zhēn fēng xiāng duì
to oppose each other with equal harshness (idiom); tit for tat; measure for measure
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“针”。
Zhège zì shì “zhēn”.
This character is “针”.
我正在学习“针”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhēn” zì.
I am learning the character “针”.
请写一遍“针”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhēn”.
Please write “针” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 针?
针 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 针 (zhēn) mean?
针 (zhēn) means needle.
What is the radical of 针?
The radical of 针 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.