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注射
zhùshè
injection
HSK 7, v, 18 strokes, rank #2241, Very Hard
注射
zhùshè
to inject
HSK 7, v, 18 strokes, rank #2241, Very Hard
zhùshè(zhu4she4)zhu she T4
1injection
2to inject
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March 24, 2026
注射zhùshè(zhu4she4)
注射 (zhùshè) refers to the act of injecting a substance, typically a medication or vaccine, into the body using a syringe. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, especially relating to treatments or immunizations. It can also imply the broader concept of administering fluids or medications through injection.
Strokes18Frequency#2241DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, vaccination is a critical public health topic, emphasized in recent years due to health campaigns and the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of 注射 is tied to the broader cultural responsibility towards community health.
Memory tip
Think of 注射 as '注' meaning 'to concentrate' or 'to pour in' and '射' meaning 'to shoot.' Imagine a doctor pouring medicine into a syringe and shooting it into a patient's arm. The character looks a bit like a syringe aiming to inject, helping you remember its pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 注射
zhùshè(zhu4she4)
1injection
2to inject
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About 注射
注射Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2241Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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打针 (dǎzhēn) vs 注射 (zhùshè): use 注射 (zhùshè) for formal medical contexts, while 打针 (dǎzhēn) is more colloquial.
Usage Notes
注射 is primarily used in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing health-related topics. Common collocations include '疫苗注射' (yìmiáo zhùshè - vaccine injection) and '药物注射' (yàowù zhùshè - drug injection). Be careful with the tones, as mixing them can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 注射 connects with other medical vocabulary you may encounter at this level, such as 疫苗 (yìmiáo - vaccine) and 医生 (yīshēng - doctor). Focus on understanding how it's used in various medical scenarios and practice formulating sentences that include this term in context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 注射 with other related terms like 打针 (dǎzhēn), leading to incorrect usage in informal contexts. For example, saying '我去注射一个针' (wǒ qù zhùshè yī gè zhēn - I go to inject a needle) should be corrected to '我去打针' (wǒ qù dǎzhēn - I go to get a shot).
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注射 (zhùshè) refers to the act of injecting a substance, typically a medication or vaccine, into the body using a syringe. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, especially relating to treatments or immunizations. It can also imply the broader concept of administering fluids or medications through injection.
When to use 注射
注射 is primarily used in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing health-related topics. Common collocations include '疫苗注射' (yìmiáo zhùshè - vaccine injection) and '药物注射' (yàowù zhùshè - drug injection). Be careful with the tones, as mixing them can change the meaning entirely.
注射 or something close to it
打针 (dǎzhēn) vs 注射 (zhùshè): use 注射 (zhùshè) for formal medical contexts, while 打针 (dǎzhēn) is more colloquial.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 注射 with other related terms like 打针 (dǎzhēn), leading to incorrect usage in informal contexts. For example, saying '我去注射一个针' (wǒ qù zhùshè yī gè zhēn - I go to inject a needle) should be corrected to '我去打针' (wǒ qù dǎzhēn - I go to get a shot).
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Grammar patterns of 注射
注射 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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静脉____了镇静剂后病人安然入睡。
The patient is sedated with intravenous use of sedative drugs.
Before the surgery, the nurse injected the patient with anesthesia.
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Frequently asked questions about 注射
注射 (zhùshè) is more formal and specifically refers to the act of injecting, while 打针 (dǎzhēn) is a colloquial term that literally means 'to hit with a needle,' generally used in everyday conversation.
While 注射 is primarily used in medical contexts, it can metaphorically refer to injecting ideas or enthusiasm in certain discussions, but this usage is less common.
Yes, especially when discussing vaccinations, treatments, and medical procedures, making it a vital term for learners interested in health-related topics.
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