When you go to the doctor and need to get medicine injected, they use a syringe. The Chinese word for syringe is 针筒 (zhēntǒng).
You might hear someone say: 我很怕针筒 (Wǒ hěn pà zhēntǒng). This means: I am very afraid of syringes.
Another example: 护士用针筒给我打针 (Hùshì yòng zhēntǒng gěi wǒ dǎzhēn). This translates to: The nurse used a syringe to give me an injection.
When you go to the doctor for a shot, they use a 针筒. It's the tool with a needle that delivers medicine into your body. Think of it like a small pump for liquids. You might also see a 针筒 in a hospital or clinic. It's a common medical instrument.
When you go to the doctor for a shot, they use a 针筒. This word refers specifically to a syringe, the medical tool used for injections or drawing fluids. You might also hear it in everyday situations when people talk about giving medicine to pets or even filling things with liquid. It's a practical word to know if you're ever in a medical setting or discussing health topics in Chinese.
§ What is 针筒 (zhēntǒng)?
Let's talk about 针筒 (zhēntǒng). This word is straightforward. It means 'syringe'. It's used in medical contexts, for injections, drawing blood, or other medical procedures where a syringe is needed. Think of the medical tool itself.
- DEFINITION
- Syringe.
医生用针筒给我打针。
The doctor used a syringe to give me an injection.
护士准备了一个新的针筒。
The nurse prepared a new syringe.
§ Similar words and when to use them
You might encounter other words related to injections or medical procedures. Here's how 针筒 (zhēntǒng) fits in:
注射器 (zhùshèqì): This is a more formal and general term for 'injector' or 'syringe'. While 针筒 (zhēntǒng) specifically refers to the barrel and plunger of the syringe, 注射器 (zhùshèqì) can encompass the entire injecting device, including the needle.
这款注射器操作简单。
This injector is easy to operate.
针 (zhēn): This word means 'needle'. It's much broader than 针筒 (zhēntǒng) and can refer to any type of needle, like a sewing needle (缝衣针 féngyīzhēn) or an acupuncture needle (针灸 zhēnjiǔ - acupuncture, literally 'needle-moxibustion'). When talking about injections, 针 (zhēn) usually refers to the sharp part that goes into the skin.
打针的时候有点疼。
It hurt a little when getting the injection (literally: hitting the needle).
打针 (dǎzhēn): This is a verb phrase meaning 'to give an injection' or 'to get an injection'. It describes the action, not the object. You wouldn't use 针筒 (zhēntǒng) in place of 打针 (dǎzhēn).
我今天要去医院打针。
I need to go to the hospital for an injection today.
In summary, use 针筒 (zhēntǒng) when you are specifically talking about the syringe instrument. If you are referring to the act of injecting, use 打针 (dǎzhēn). For the needle itself, or in a more general medical context for the injecting device, consider 针 (zhēn) or 注射器 (zhùshèqì) respectively.
How Formal Is It?
"医生用一次性注射器给病人打针。(The doctor used a disposable syringe to give the patient an injection.)"
"护士在用针筒抽血。(The nurse is drawing blood with a syringe.)"
"小孩子最怕看到打针的。(Children are most afraid of seeing the 'injection thing'.)"
"医生叔叔用小针管给我打疫苗。(The doctor uncle used a little needle tube to give me a vaccine.)"
Fun Fact
The character 针 (zhēn) can also refer to acupuncture needles, highlighting a traditional use of needle-like tools in Chinese culture.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'zh' as 'z' or 'j'.
- Failing to aspirate 't' correctly.
- Mispronouncing 'ong' as in 'long'.
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我需要一个针筒。
I need a syringe.
医生用针筒打针。
The doctor uses a syringe to give an injection.
护士拿了一个针筒。
The nurse took a syringe.
这个针筒是新的。
This syringe is new.
针筒里有药水。
There is medicine in the syringe.
请给我一个针筒。
Please give me a syringe.
他怕针筒。
He is afraid of syringes.
我们需要很多针筒。
We need many syringes.
护士用针筒给病人打针。
The nurse used a syringe to give the patient an injection.
医生需要一个针筒来抽血。
The doctor needs a syringe to draw blood.
这个针筒是新的。
This syringe is new.
请给我一个干净的针筒。
Please give me a clean syringe.
他们用针筒喂小鸟。
They use a syringe to feed the little bird.
这个针筒有点大。
This syringe is a bit big.
我看到一个空针筒。
I saw an empty syringe.
不要玩针筒，很危险。
Don't play with syringes, it's dangerous.
护士用针筒给病人注射了疫苗。
The nurse injected the patient with the vaccine using a syringe.
医生从药柜里拿出了一次性针筒。
The doctor took a disposable syringe from the medicine cabinet.
这支针筒是用来抽血的。
This syringe is used for drawing blood.
他害怕打针，尤其是看到针筒的时候。
He is afraid of injections, especially when he sees a syringe.
我需要一个干净的针筒来测量药剂。
I need a clean syringe to measure the medicine.
兽医用小针筒给宠物打了预防针。
The veterinarian used a small syringe to vaccinate the pet.
请确保针筒在使用前是无菌的。
Please make sure the syringe is sterile before use.
这种特殊的针筒可以精确控制注射量。
This special syringe can precisely control the injection volume.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
用针筒注射
To inject with a syringe
拿一个针筒
To take a syringe
把药吸到针筒里
To draw medicine into the syringe
给病人打针筒
To give a patient an injection (with a syringe)
针筒里有空气
There is air in the syringe
清洗针筒
To clean the syringe
丢弃用过的针筒
To dispose of a used syringe
针筒坏了
The syringe is broken
买针筒
To buy syringes
这个针筒是新的
This syringe is new
Grammar Patterns
Sentence Patterns
A用针筒...
我用针筒给花浇水。(I use a syringe to water the flowers.)
...需要针筒。
打针需要针筒。(Injections require syringes.)
A给B打针，用针筒。
医生给病人打针，用针筒。(The doctor gives the patient an injection, using a syringe.)
X是Y的，不能重复使用。
这个针筒是一次性的，不能重复使用。(This syringe is disposable and cannot be reused.)
Word Family
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How to Use It
The most common and practical way to say “syringe” in Chinese is 针筒 (zhēntǒng). This word directly translates to “needle tube” or “needle barrel,” and it’s widely understood and used in everyday conversation as well as in medical contexts.
While you might occasionally encounter other, more technical terms in medical literature, 针筒 is what you’ll hear and use most often.
A common mistake learners make is to overcomplicate things or to use more technical terms that aren’t common in everyday speech. For example, some might try to use terms like 注射器 (zhùshèqì), which also means “syringe” but is a more formal or clinical term. While not incorrect, using 针筒 is more natural for most situations.
Another potential pitfall is confusing 针筒 with just “needle” (针 - zhēn). Remember, 针筒 specifically refers to the entire syringe, including the barrel, not just the needle part.
Tips
Basic Meaning of 针筒
针筒 (zhēntǒng) directly translates to 'needle tube' or 'syringe'. It's the standard word for a medical syringe.
Breaking Down the Characters
针 (zhēn) means 'needle'. 筒 (tǒng) means 'tube' or 'barrel'. So, it literally describes a syringe.
Everyday Use of 针筒
You'll most often hear 针筒 in contexts related to medicine, injections, or hospitals.
Example: Getting an Injection
医生用针筒给她打了一针。(Yīshēng yòng zhēntǒng gěi tā dǎ le yī zhēn.) - The doctor used a syringe to give her an injection.
Example: Disposable Syringe
请使用一次性针筒。(Qǐng shǐyòng yīcìxìng zhēntǒng.) - Please use a disposable syringe.
Common Phrase: 打针 (dǎ zhēn)
While 针筒 is the object, the action of 'giving an injection' is 打针 (dǎ zhēn), which literally means 'hit needle'.
Don't Confuse with Needles
Remember, 针筒 is the whole syringe. If you just mean the 'needle' itself, that's 针 (zhēn).
Contextual Understanding
If someone talks about getting a vaccine or a shot, 针筒 is implicitly involved, even if not explicitly mentioned.
Formal vs. Informal
针筒 is a straightforward and universally understood term. There aren't many significantly more formal or informal alternatives for this specific item in general conversation.
Pronunciation Practice
Pay attention to the tones: zhēn (first tone) and tǒng (third tone). Practice saying it aloud.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'zhen' (针 - needle) going into a 'tong' (筒 - tube) to form a syringe. The sounds can help you remember the parts.
Visual Association
Picture a doctor holding a 'zhen' (针 - needle) and a 'tong' (筒 - tube) in their hands, about to put them together to create a syringe. Or, visualize a 'zhen' (针 - needle) inside a 'tong' (筒 - tube) and that entire assembly is a syringe.
Word Web
Challenge
Describe a time you or someone you know had to get an injection at the hospital. Try to use '针筒' in your description. For example, '医生用针筒给我打针' (The doctor used a syringe to give me an injection).
Word Origin
Composed of two characters: 针 (zhēn) meaning 'needle' and 筒 (tǒng) meaning 'tube' or 'cylinder'.
Original meaning: Literally 'needle tube'.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Chinese.Cultural Context
<p>In Chinese culture, the term 'syringe' is widely understood and used in medical contexts, similar to Western cultures. However, the component character 针 (zhēn) has a strong association with traditional Chinese medicine, particularly acupuncture. This connection might subtly influence how some Chinese speakers perceive medical instruments involving needles, linking modern practices with historical healing methods.</p>
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At the hospital or clinic
- 医生，我需要打针。 (Yīshēng, wǒ xūyào dǎzhēn.) - Doctor, I need an injection.
- 护士正在准备针筒。 (Hùshì zhèngzài zhǔnbèi zhēntǒng.) - The nurse is preparing the syringe.
- 这个针筒是新的吗？ (Zhège zhēntǒng shì xīn de ma?) - Is this syringe new?
Talking about vaccinations
- 疫苗接种需要用针筒。 (Yìmiáo jiēzhǒng xūyào yòng zhēntǒng.) - Vaccinations require the use of a syringe.
- 我有点害怕针筒。 (Wǒ yǒudiǎn hàipà zhēntǒng.) - I'm a little afraid of syringes.
- 孩子看到针筒就哭了。 (Háizi kàndào zhēntǒng jiù kū le.) - The child cried when they saw the syringe.
Discussing medical procedures
- 抽血需要用针筒。 (Chōuxuè xūyào yòng zhēntǒng.) - Blood drawing requires the use of a syringe.
- 护士熟练地使用针筒。 (Hùshì shúliàn de shǐyòng zhēntǒng.) - The nurse skillfully used the syringe.
- 这个针筒用来注射药物。 (Zhège zhēntǒng yòng lái zhùshè yàowù.) - This syringe is used to inject medicine.
In a pharmacy
- 请问有卖针筒吗？ (Qǐngwèn yǒu mài zhēntǒng ma?) - Excuse me, do you sell syringes?
- 我需要一次性针筒。 (Wǒ xūyào yīcìxìng zhēntǒng.) - I need a disposable syringe.
- 这种针筒的规格是多少？ (Zhè zhǒng zhēntǒng de guīgé shì duōshǎo?) - What is the specification of this syringe?
Figurative use (less common, but good to know)
- 他用针筒般的精确度完成了任务。 (Tā yòng zhēntǒng bān de jīngquèdù wánchéng le rènwù.) - He completed the task with syringe-like precision.
- 这个故事像针筒一样扎心。 (Zhège gùshi xiàng zhēntǒng yīyàng zhāxīn.) - This story pricked my heart like a syringe.
Conversation Starters
"你害怕打针吗？ (Nǐ hàipà dǎzhēn ma?) - Are you afraid of injections?"
"你上次打针是什么时候？ (Nǐ shàngcì dǎzhēn shì shénme shíhou?) - When was the last time you had an injection?"
"如果你在医院，你会怎么问护士要针筒？ (Rúguǒ nǐ zài yīyuàn, nǐ huì zěnme wèn hùshì yào zhēntǒng?) - If you were at a hospital, how would you ask a nurse for a syringe?"
"你觉得哪些情况下需要用到针筒？ (Nǐ juéde nǎxiē qíngkuàng xià xūyào yòng dào zhēntǒng?) - In what situations do you think a syringe is needed?"
"你对医疗器械有什么看法？ (Nǐ duì yīliáo qìxiè yǒu shénme kànfǎ?) - What are your thoughts on medical instruments?"
Journal Prompts
描述一次你打针的经历。 (Miáoshù yī cì nǐ dǎzhēn de jīnglì.) - Describe an experience you had getting an injection.
想象你在一家中国医院，需要描述你身体的不适，并用到“针筒”这个词。 (Xiǎngxiàng nǐ zài yī jiā Zhōngguó yīyuàn, xūyào miáoshù nǐ shēntǐ de bùshì, bìng yòng dào “zhēntǒng” zhège cí.) - Imagine you are in a Chinese hospital and need to describe your discomfort, using the word "syringe."
你认为在医疗领域，哪个词最重要？为什么？ (Nǐ rènwéi zài yīliáo lǐngyù, nǎ ge cí zuì zhòngyào? Wèi shénme?) - In the medical field, which word do you think is the most important? Why?
写一篇关于未来医疗技术的短文，其中至少包含“针筒”一次。 (Xiě yī piān guānyú wèilái yīliáo jìshù de duǎnwén, qízhōng zhìshǎo bāohán “zhēntǒng” yī cì.) - Write a short essay about future medical technology, including "syringe" at least once.
如果你是一名医生或护士，你会如何向病人解释打针的过程？ (Rúguǒ nǐ shì yī míng yīshēng huò hùshì, nǐ huì rúhé xiàng bìngrén jiěshì dǎzhēn de guòchéng?) - If you were a doctor or nurse, how would you explain the injection process to a patient?
Test Yourself 84 questions
Is this syringe new?
The nurse took a syringe.
Please give me a syringe.
Read this aloud:
这是一个针筒。
Focus: zhēn tǒng
You said:
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Read this aloud:
我需要一个针筒。
Focus: wǒ xū yào
You said:
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Read this aloud:
针筒在哪里？
Focus: zài nǎ lǐ
You said:
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Write a short sentence saying 'The doctor used a syringe.'
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Sample answer
医生用针筒。
Write a sentence saying 'I am afraid of syringes.'
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我怕针筒。
Write a sentence about seeing a syringe in the hospital.
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我在医院看到了针筒。
医生用什么给小明打针？
Read this passage:
小明生病了。医生给他打了一针。医生用了一个小的针筒。
医生用什么给小明打针？
文章中提到 '医生用了一个小的针筒' (The doctor used a small syringe).
文章中提到 '医生用了一个小的针筒' (The doctor used a small syringe).
护士想做什么？
Read this passage:
护士拿了一个针筒。她要给病人打针。
护士想做什么？
文章中提到 '她要给病人打针' (She is going to give the patient an injection).
文章中提到 '她要给病人打针' (She is going to give the patient an injection).
不用针筒，能用这个药吗？
Read this passage:
这个药需要用针筒来打。没有针筒就不能用药。
不用针筒，能用这个药吗？
文章中提到 '没有针筒就不能用药' (Without a syringe, you cannot use the medicine).
文章中提到 '没有针筒就不能用药' (Without a syringe, you cannot use the medicine).
This sentence means 'The nurse uses a syringe to give an injection.' The common structure is Subject + 用 (use) + Object + Verb.
This sentence means 'This syringe is new.' The structure is demonstrative pronoun + noun + 是 (is) + adjective.
This sentence means 'I saw a syringe.' The structure is Subject + Verb + Quantity + Noun.
护士用___给病人打针。(Hùshì yòng ___ gěi bìngrén dǎzhēn.) - The nurse used a ___ to give the patient an injection.
In this context, '打针' (dǎzhēn) means to give an injection, so the most suitable tool is a '针筒' (zhēntǒng), or syringe.
医生把药水吸进___里。(Yīshēng bǎ yàoshuǐ xī jìn ___ lǐ.) - The doctor drew the medicine into the ___.
To prepare for an injection, medicine is drawn into a '针筒' (zhēntǒng).
小猫生病了，需要用___喂药。(Xiǎo māo shēngbìng le, xūyào yòng ___ wèiyào.) - The kitten is sick and needs to be fed medicine with a ___.
Sometimes, liquid medicine is given to small animals using a '针筒' (zhēntǒng) without a needle, like a dropper.
打疫苗的时候，医生会用一个小的___。(Dǎ yìmiáo de shíhou, yīshēng huì yòng yíge xiǎo de ___.) - When getting a vaccine, the doctor will use a small ___.
Vaccines are administered with a '针筒' (zhēntǒng).
这个___是用来注射胰岛素的。(Zhège ___ shì yòng lái zhùshè yídǎosù de.) - This ___ is used for injecting insulin.
Insulin is injected using a '针筒' (zhēntǒng).
医生给我抽血的时候，用了一个新的___。(Yīshēng gěi wǒ chōuxuè de shíhou, yòng le yíge xīn de ___.) - When the doctor drew my blood, they used a new ___.
Blood is drawn using a '针筒' (zhēntǒng).
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 医生用_____给病人注射。
The sentence means: 'The doctor uses a _____ to give the patient an injection.' '针筒' (syringe) is the correct word.
Which of these is used to give an injection?
A '针筒' (syringe) is used for injections.
If you need a shot at the hospital, what tool will the nurse likely use?
Nurses use a '针筒' (syringe) to give injections (shots).
针筒 (zhēntǒng) is a tool used for eating soup.
针筒 (zhēntǒng) is a syringe, used for injections, not for eating soup.
A doctor might use a 针筒 (zhēntǒng) to give medicine.
Doctors use a 针筒 (zhēntǒng), or syringe, to administer medicine through injection.
You can write a letter with a 针筒 (zhēntǒng).
A 针筒 (zhēntǒng) is a syringe; it's used for medical purposes, not for writing.
护士用 ___ 给病人注射疫苗。(Hùshì yòng ___ gěi bìngrén zhùshè yìmiáo.)
The sentence means 'The nurse used a ___ to inject the vaccine into the patient.' '针筒' (syringe) is the correct tool for injection.
医生说要用一次性 ___。(Yīshēng shuō yào yòng yīcìxìng ___.)
The sentence means 'The doctor said to use a disposable ___.' '一次性针筒' (disposable syringe) is a common medical practice.
这个 ___ 里面没有药水。(Zhège ___ lǐmiàn méiyǒu yàoshuǐ.)
The sentence means 'There is no medicine in this ___.' A syringe is designed to hold liquid medicine.
抽血的时候需要 ___。(Chōuxuè de shíhou xūyào ___.)
The sentence means 'A ___ is needed when drawing blood.' A syringe is used for drawing blood.
她有点害怕打针，尤其是看到 ___ 的时候。(Tā yǒudiǎn hàipà dǎzhēn, yóuqí shì kàndào ___ de shíhou.)
The sentence means 'She is a bit afraid of injections, especially when she sees a ___.' Many people are intimidated by the sight of a syringe.
请把这个 ___ 扔到医疗垃圾桶里。(Qǐng bǎ zhège ___ rēng dào yīliáo lèsè tǒng lǐ.)
The sentence means 'Please throw this ___ into the medical waste bin.' Used syringes are medical waste.
护士用___给病人注射药物。
The sentence means 'The nurse used a ___ to inject medicine into the patient.' '针筒' (zhēntǒng) means syringe, which is the correct tool for injection.
请把___放在这里，不要乱碰。
The sentence means 'Please put the ___ here, don't touch it randomly.' Given the context of a medical instrument, '针筒' (zhēntǒng) which means syringe, is the most appropriate word to be handled with care.
医生需要一个干净的___来抽取血液样本。
The sentence means 'The doctor needs a clean ___ to draw blood samples.' '针筒' (zhēntǒng) means syringe, which is used for drawing blood.
医生用针筒给花浇水。
This statement is false. '针筒' (zhēntǒng) is a syringe, used for medical purposes like injections or drawing blood, not for watering flowers.
护士把针筒里的药水推进病人的身体。
This statement is true. '针筒' (zhēntǒng) is a syringe, and nurses use it to inject liquid medicine into a patient's body.
针筒是一种用来吃饭的工具。
This statement is false. '针筒' (zhēntǒng) is a syringe, a medical tool. It is not used for eating.
Imagine you're at a hospital and need an injection. Describe what you see the nurse preparing.
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护士正在准备一个针筒，她要给我打针。
Write a short sentence about how a doctor might use a syringe.
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医生用针筒给病人注射药物。
If you're explaining what a syringe is to someone, what would you say it's for?
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针筒是用来注射液体或者抽取液体的工具。
护士拿来了什么？
Read this passage:
小明生病了，妈妈带他去医院。医生说小明需要打针。护士拿来一个干净的针筒和药水。
护士拿来了什么？
文章中明确提到“护士拿来一个干净的针筒和药水”。
文章中明确提到“护士拿来一个干净的针筒和药水”。
为什么在实验室里使用针筒很重要？
Read this passage:
在实验室里，研究人员常常使用针筒来精确地测量和转移少量液体。这对于实验的准确性非常重要。
为什么在实验室里使用针筒很重要？
文章中提到“使用针筒来精确地测量和转移少量液体。这对于实验的准确性非常重要。”
文章中提到“使用针筒来精确地测量和转移少量液体。这对于实验的准确性非常重要。”
医生用针筒做什么？
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去医院打针时，医生会用针筒把药水注射到你的身体里。虽然有点疼，但是能让你快点好起来。
医生用针筒做什么？
文章中提到“医生会用针筒把药水注射到你的身体里”。
文章中提到“医生会用针筒把药水注射到你的身体里”。
The nurse used a syringe to draw blood. (Hùshì yòng zhēntǒng chōuxiě)
The doctor gave me an injection with a syringe. (Yīshēng gěi wǒ yī zhēn zhēntǒng)
Please throw away this syringe. (Qǐng bǎ zhège zhēntǒng rēngdiào)
护士用___给病人注射疫苗。(Hùshì yòng ___ gěi bìngrén zhùshè yìmiáo.)
The context implies a medical procedure involving injection, for which 'syringe' (针筒) is the appropriate tool.
医生熟练地操作着___，准备为孩子抽血。(Yīshēng shúliàn de cāozuò zhe ___, zhǔnbèi wèi háizi chōuxiě.)
To draw blood, a doctor would use a syringe (针筒). The other options are not suitable for this action.
实验室里，研究员正在用微型___精确地测量液体。(Shíyànshì lǐ, yánjiūyuán zhèngzài yòng wéixíng ___ jīngquè de cèliáng yètǐ.)
For precise measurement and transfer of small liquid volumes in a lab, a syringe (针筒) is a common tool, especially a 'micro-syringe' as hinted by 微型 (wéixíng).
为了防止交叉感染，每次注射都必须使用一次性___。(Wèile fángzhǐ jiāochā gǎnrǎn, měicì zhùshè dōu bìxū shǐyòng yīcìxìng ___.)
The phrase '一次性' (disposable) and the action of '注射' (injection) strongly indicate that a syringe (针筒) is the correct answer to prevent cross-infection.
那支___里的药液已经用完了，需要更换。(Nà zhī ___ lǐ de yàoyè yǐjīng yòngwán le, xūyào gēnghuàn.)
The context mentions '药液' (medicinal liquid) being used up inside the object, which is characteristic of a syringe (针筒).
给宠物打疫苗时，兽医小心翼翼地拿起了___。(Gěi chǒngwù dǎ yìmiáo shí, shòuyī xiǎoxīnyìyì de ná qǐ le ___.)
Administering a vaccine ('打疫苗') to a pet requires a syringe (针筒). The other options are unrelated to this action.
Imagine you are a doctor explaining to a patient how a syringe is used to administer medication. Describe the process in Chinese.
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Sample answer
我们会用针筒来注射药物。首先，护士会用针筒吸取适量的药物，然后轻轻地将针头插入您的手臂，最后缓慢地将药物推入。 (We will use a syringe to inject medicine. First, the nurse will use the syringe to draw up the appropriate amount of medicine, then gently insert the needle into your arm, and finally slowly push the medicine in.)
You are a medical supplies salesperson. Write a short promotional text for a new, safer type of syringe. Highlight its benefits in Chinese.
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我们最新型的安全针筒，设计更人性化，能有效减少注射时的疼痛和风险。它是医护人员的最佳选择！ (Our newest type of safety syringe is more user-friendly in design, effectively reducing pain and risk during injection. It is the best choice for healthcare professionals!)
Describe a situation where a syringe might be used outside of a medical context, for example, in a science experiment or for a hobby. Write your explanation in Chinese.
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在科学实验中，我们有时会用针筒来精确地测量和转移液体，比如将试剂准确地加入到溶液中。 (In science experiments, we sometimes use syringes to accurately measure and transfer liquids, for example, to accurately add reagents to a solution.)
根据这段文字，为什么医院的针筒都是一次性的？
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医院的护士每天都要使用大量的针筒。为了确保病人的安全，这些针筒都是一次性的。使用过的针筒会被妥善地处理，以避免交叉感染。
根据这段文字，为什么医院的针筒都是一次性的？
文章中明确提到“为了确保病人的安全，这些针筒都是一次性的”，以避免交叉感染。
文章中明确提到“为了确保病人的安全，这些针筒都是一次性的”，以避免交叉感染。
小明发现的针筒是用来做什么的？
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小明在家的药箱里发现了一个旧的针筒。他好奇地问妈妈这个是做什么用的。妈妈告诉他，这个针筒以前是用来给宠物狗打疫苗的，现在已经不能用了。
小明发现的针筒是用来做什么的？
妈妈明确告诉小明，这个针筒以前是用来给宠物狗打疫苗的。
妈妈明确告诉小明，这个针筒以前是用来给宠物狗打疫苗的。
制药厂使用自动化针筒的主要目的是什么？
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制药厂在生产疫苗时，需要用到特殊的自动化针筒来精确地分装每一剂疫苗。这些针筒的设计非常复杂，能够保证药物剂量的高度准确性。
制药厂使用自动化针筒的主要目的是什么？
文章提到“这些针筒的设计非常复杂，能够保证药物剂量的高度准确性”，这是其主要目的。
文章提到“这些针筒的设计非常复杂，能够保证药物剂量的高度准确性”，这是其主要目的。
Which of the following would most likely be sterilized before use?
Syringes are used in medical procedures and must be sterilized to prevent infection.
If a doctor is preparing an injection, what instrument is essential?
A syringe (针筒) is specifically used for injections.
Which sentence correctly uses '针筒'?
A syringe (针筒) is used to draw blood samples in medical contexts.
A 针筒 is typically used for drinking water.
A syringe (针筒) is a medical instrument used for injections or drawing fluids, not for drinking water.
If someone needs an injection, they will likely encounter a 针筒.
A syringe (针筒) is the primary instrument used for administering injections.
It's safe to reuse a disposable 针筒 without cleaning it.
Disposable syringes (针筒) should never be reused due to infection risks, even if cleaned.
The doctor used a syringe to inject the patient with a vaccine.
The nurse skillfully handled the syringe.
This syringe is specifically for drawing blood.
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请你用“针筒”造一个句子。
Focus: 针筒
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你认为一次性针筒有哪些优点和缺点？
Focus: 一次性针筒
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如果一个孩子看到针筒感到害怕，你会怎么安慰他？
Focus: 针筒 害怕
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This sentence describes a nurse using a syringe to give an injection to a patient.
This sentence means 'This syringe is disposable.'
This sentence describes a doctor using a very small syringe to draw a blood sample.
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Basic Meaning of 针筒
针筒 (zhēntǒng) directly translates to 'needle tube' or 'syringe'. It's the standard word for a medical syringe.
Breaking Down the Characters
针 (zhēn) means 'needle'. 筒 (tǒng) means 'tube' or 'barrel'. So, it literally describes a syringe.
Everyday Use of 针筒
You'll most often hear 针筒 in contexts related to medicine, injections, or hospitals.
Example: Getting an Injection
医生用针筒给她打了一针。(Yīshēng yòng zhēntǒng gěi tā dǎ le yī zhēn.) - The doctor used a syringe to give her an injection.
Example
护士用针筒抽取了药液。
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一粒
A2One pill; a grain (for small, round objects like pills).
一片
A2One tablet; a slice (for flat objects like pills).
不正常
A2abnormal
以上
A2Above, over (a number)
酸痛
A2Sore; aching (especially muscles).
倒是
A2On the contrary; actually.
针灸
A2Acupuncture; traditional Chinese therapy.
扎针
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急性
B1acute (illness)
急性病
B1Acute disease.
