Word: 针 (zhēn) Traditional: 針 针 dictionary entry zhēn needle; pin; injection; stitch Full dictionary entry for 针 Example sentences using 针 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 医生给我打了一针。 Yīshēng gěi wǒ dǎle yì zhēn. The doctor gave me a shot. 我得给你打一针。 Wǒ děi gěi nǐ dǎ yì zhēn. I need to give you an injection. 打了这针，你就不会那么痛了。 Dǎle zhè zhēn, nǐ jiù búhuì nàme tòngle. This shot will help numb the pain.