针 , a Chinese measure word 针 in the dictionary 针 zhēn For stitches in sewing Counts actions 缝一针缝 féngsew one stitch For stitches in knitting For needle-like things such as grass blades Figurative 一针麦苗one needle-like wheat shoot一针绿草绿草 lǜcǎoone needle-like blade of green grass Every Chinese measure word