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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
注入zhùrùto pour intoHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #7317, Very Hard
注入zhùrùto empty intoHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #7317, Very Hard
zhùrù(zhu4ru4)zhu ru T4
  1. 1to pour into
  2. 2to empty into
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March 24, 2026

注入zhùrù(zhu4ru4)

注入 (zhùrù) means 'to pour into' or 'to inject'. It is commonly used in contexts such as medical injections, software injections, or metaphorically in discussions about ideas or resources being introduced into a system or situation.

Strokes10Frequency#7317DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese, 注入 is frequently used in technology discussions, especially regarding software development where 'injecting code' is common. This reflects the rapid growth of China's tech industry.

Memory tip

Imagine a huge syringe (注) pouring bright blue liquid (入) into a container. The shape of the characters can remind you of a liquid being injected, with 注 looking like the top of a syringe and 入 representing the opening where the liquid flows in.

Meanings of 注入

zhùrù(zhu4ru4)
1to pour into
2to empty into
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注射 (zhùshè) - use 注入 when referring to injecting ideas or resources, while 注射 specifically refers to medical injections.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 注入 with similar terms like 输入 (shūrù), which means 'input'. 注入 is often used in technical or medical contexts, so it may sound formal. Common collocations include '注入资金' (inject funds) or '注入新思想' (inject new ideas).

HSK Study Tips

While 注入 is not an HSK word, it connects with other verbs of action and movement, such as 流 (liú, to flow) or 输入 (shūrù, to input). Focus on understanding its applications in both literal and metaphorical contexts to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 注入 with similar terms due to pronunciation. For example, saying '注入输入' (zhùrù shūrù) incorrectly implies injecting input instead of understanding the difference between the two actions. Focus on the specific contexts where each term is appropriate.

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Component characters

注zhùto inject
HSK 78 strokes氵
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入rùto enter
HSK 42 strokes入
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How to say to pour into in Chinese

“to pour into” in Chinese is注入zhùrù

注入 (zhùrù) means 'to pour into' or 'to inject'. It is commonly used in contexts such as medical injections, software injections, or metaphorically in discussions about ideas or resources being introduced into a system or situation.

When to use 注入

Be careful not to confuse 注入 with similar terms like 输入 (shūrù), which means 'input'. 注入 is often used in technical or medical contexts, so it may sound formal. Common collocations include '注入资金' (inject funds) or '注入新思想' (inject new ideas).

注入 or something close to it

注射 (zhùshè) - use 注入 when referring to injecting ideas or resources, while 注射 specifically refers to medical injections.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 注入 with similar terms due to pronunciation. For example, saying '注入输入' (zhùrù shūrù) incorrectly implies injecting input instead of understanding the difference between the two actions. Focus on the specific contexts where each term is appropriate.

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Common phrases include '注入资金' (to inject funds) and '注入新思想' (to inject new ideas).

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