At the A1 level, learners usually don't need the formal word '注射'. Instead, they learn '打针' (dǎ zhēn) to talk about going to the doctor. However, it's helpful to recognize '注射' if you see it on a hospital door. At this stage, just remember that it involves a needle and medicine. You might hear a doctor say it, but you don't need to use it yourself yet. Focus on the '针' (needle) character. If you see '注射' on a sign, just think 'medical shot.' A1 learners should focus on basic needs, like saying 'I am sick' (我生病了) or 'I am afraid of needles' (我怕打针). Knowing that '注射' is the formal version will help you understand when things are being explained seriously by a professional.
At the A2 level, you should start distinguishing between formal and informal language. '注射' is the formal term for 'to inject' or 'an injection.' You will encounter this in simple medical brochures or when a nurse explains what they are doing. You should be able to understand phrases like '注射疫苗' (inject a vaccine). At this level, you are learning to navigate basic public services, and hospitals are a key part of that. You might need to fill out a form that asks if you have had certain '注射'. You should also know the word '注射器' (syringe) as a related noun. Practice using it in sentences like 'The nurse gives an injection' to move beyond the most basic vocabulary.
At the B1 level, you can use '注射' in more complex sentences and understand its role in health discussions. You should be able to talk about common medical procedures, such as managing diabetes with '胰岛素注射' (insulin injections). You will also start seeing '注射' in news reports about public health. You should understand the difference between '注射' (a shot) and '输液' (an IV drip). At this stage, you can use '注射' to describe actions more precisely in a doctor's office. You might also encounter the word in passive structures, like 'being injected with medicine.' Your ability to use '注射' instead of '打针' in a formal setting shows that your Chinese is becoming more professional and nuanced.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using '注射' in both medical and metaphorical contexts. You will encounter it in academic texts or detailed news articles about economics, where '注射资金' (injecting capital) is a common metaphor. You should also be familiar with specific medical types of injections, such as '静脉注射' (intravenous) or '皮下注射' (subcutaneous). You can discuss the pros and cons of different drug delivery methods. At B2, you are expected to understand the nuances of register—knowing exactly when '注射' is required over '打针' to maintain a professional tone. You might also read about the history of medicine or public health policy where '注射' is a frequent keyword.
At the C1 level, '注射' is a versatile tool in your vocabulary. you can use it to discuss complex topics like biotechnology, medical ethics, or advanced economic theories. You should be able to follow technical medical lectures where '注射' is used to describe pharmacokinetics or specific clinical trials. You will also notice its use in literature to create a sterile or clinical atmosphere. Your use of the word should be flawless, including its collocations with technical terms. You can also use it in high-level debates about public health mandates or the pharmaceutical industry. At this level, you are not just using the word; you are understanding its weight in different professional discourses.
At the C2 level, you have a native-like command of '注射'. You understand its etymological roots and its placement within the broader system of Chinese medical and technical terminology. You can use it with absolute precision in professional medical writing or high-level policy analysis. You are also sensitive to its use in sophisticated metaphors in contemporary Chinese literature or political rhetoric. You can distinguish between '注射', '注入', '灌输', and other similar terms with subtle differences in meaning and connotation. For a C2 learner, '注射' is more than just a word; it's a precise instrument used to convey specific technical or metaphorical information in the most appropriate register possible.

注射 em 30 segundos

  • Formal medical term for 'to inject' or 'an injection'.
  • Composed of '注' (pour) and '射' (shoot/emit).
  • Used in healthcare, news, and metaphorical economic contexts.
  • More professional than the colloquial '打针' (dǎzhēn).

The Chinese word 注射 (zhùshè) is a formal medical term that translates directly to 'to inject' as a verb or 'injection' as a noun. While everyday conversation often employs the more colloquial phrase 打针 (dǎzhēn), which literally means 'to hit with a needle,' 注射 is the standard terminology used in professional healthcare settings, scientific literature, and formal news reports. It describes the act of introducing a liquid substance, usually a medication or vaccine, into the body using a syringe and a hollow needle. Understanding this word is crucial for navigating medical environments in Chinese-speaking regions, from reading hospital signage to understanding a doctor's specific instructions. The term is composed of two characters: 注 (zhù), meaning 'to pour' or 'to focus,' and 射 (shè), meaning 'to shoot' or 'to eject.' Together, they perfectly capture the mechanical action of a syringe pushing fluid into the tissue or bloodstream.

Clinical Context
In a hospital setting, you will see this word on labels, such as 注射液 (zhùshèyè) for 'injection fluid' or 'injectable solution.' It implies a higher level of precision and medical authority than the common '打针'.
Metaphorical Usage
Beyond medicine, 注射 is frequently used metaphorically in economics and social science. For instance, 'injecting capital' into a market is expressed as 为市场注射资金 (wèi shìchǎng zhùshè zījīn), suggesting a sudden, targeted infusion of resources to revitalize a system.
Grammatical Versatility
As a verb, it often takes an object representing the substance being injected, such as 注射疫苗 (zhùshè yìmiáo)—to inject a vaccine. It can also be used with the preposition 给 (gěi) to indicate the recipient: 给病人注射 (gěi bìngrén zhùshè)—to give the patient an injection.

医生正在为患者进行肌肉注射。 (The doctor is currently performing an intramuscular injection for the patient.)

Common usage in a formal medical report.

Furthermore, the word encompasses various types of injections. You might encounter 皮下注射 (píxià zhùshè) for subcutaneous injections or 静脉注射 (jìngmài zhùshè) for intravenous ones. The specificity of 注射 makes it the preferred term for technical accuracy. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, news broadcasts almost exclusively used 注射疫苗 rather than '打针' to emphasize the scientific nature of the vaccination campaign. For a learner, mastering 注射 signals a transition from basic conversational Chinese to a more professional or academic register. It is a word that commands respect for the technical process it describes, moving away from the childhood fear associated with 'the needle' and toward the adult understanding of medical treatment.

这种药物必须通过静脉注射才能生效。 (This medication must be administered via intravenous injection to be effective.)

Using 注射 correctly requires understanding its role as both a noun and a verb, and knowing which prepositions and objects it pairs with. In its most basic verb form, it follows the Subject + 注射 + Object structure. For example, 护士注射了药物 (Hùshi zhùshèle yàowù)—'The nurse injected the medicine.' However, in modern Chinese, it is very common to see the 'Verb + Noun' construction where 注射 is the head of the phrase, or used with the formal verb 进行 (jìnxíng - to carry out).

As a Verb with 'Give'
The structure 给 [Person] 注射 [Substance] is the most frequent way to describe the action.
Example: 医生给小猫注射了疫苗。 (The vet gave the kitten a vaccine injection.)
As a Noun with 'Perform'
In formal reports, 进行注射 (jìnxíng zhùshè) is used.
Example: 在手术前,需要进行局部麻醉注射。 (Before the surgery, a local anesthesia injection needs to be performed.)
Passive Voice with '被'
When the focus is on the patient.
Example: 他被注射了一剂强效止痛药。 (He was injected with a dose of strong painkiller.)

由于病情紧急,医生立即为他注射了肾上腺素。 (Due to the emergency, the doctor immediately injected him with epinephrine.)

One must also be aware of the 'Substance + 注射' compound nouns. For instance, 胰岛素注射 (yídǎosù zhùshè)—'insulin injection.' When discussing diabetes management, this term is essential. Furthermore, the word appears in the phrase 注射器 (zhùshèqì), which is the specific word for a syringe. If you are at a pharmacy asking for a syringe, you would say 我需要买一个注射器 (Wǒ xūyào mǎi yīgè zhùshèqì). Note that 注射 is rarely used for non-liquid injections; for example, 'injecting humor' into a speech would use a different word like 增添 (zēngtiān) or 融入 (róngrù), though 'injecting energy' (注入活力) is a close cousin.

这种疫苗需要分两次注射。 (This vaccine needs to be injected in two doses.)

While you might use 打针 with your friends or family, 注射 is the language of the professional world. You will hear it most frequently in hospitals, during news broadcasts, and in educational contexts. If you are watching a Chinese medical drama, the doctors will shout “准备注射!” (Zhǔnbèi zhùshè! - Prepare to inject!) during a crisis. In a real-life medical consultation, a doctor might explain the treatment plan by saying, “我们需要通过注射给药” (Wǒmen xūyào tōngguò zhùshè gěiyào - We need to administer the medicine via injection).

News and Media
During the global rollout of vaccines, CCTV and other major news outlets used 注射 to describe the percentage of the population vaccinated. You would hear phrases like 注射率 (zhùshèlǜ - injection/vaccination rate).
Public Health Announcements
Posters in community health centers often use 注射 for instructions, such as “注射后请留观30分钟” (Please stay for observation for 30 minutes after injection).
Financial Reports
In business news, the word is used for 'injecting' liquidity. “央行向市场注射了大量流动性” (The central bank injected a large amount of liquidity into the market).

请在注射室门外等候,叫到名字后再进去。 (Please wait outside the injection room and enter after your name is called.)

In a pharmacy, the labels on vials will always say 注射用... (zhùshè yòng... - for injection use). For example, 注射用青霉素 (zhùshè yòng qīngméisù - Penicillin for injection). This is a vital word for anyone managing chronic conditions like diabetes in China. You will hear pharmacists and nurses discussing 注射部位 (zhùshè bùwèi - injection site) and teaching patients how to rotate them to avoid tissue damage. Interestingly, in the context of sports, the word is used for 'doping' or 'steroid injections,' often appearing in reports about athletic scandals: 非法注射兴奋剂 (fēifǎ zhùshè xìngfènjì - illegal injection of stimulants). Thus, while the word has a neutral clinical meaning, its context can range from life-saving medicine to economic policy and even sports ethics.

专家建议通过注射这种新型药物来控制病情。 (Experts suggest injecting this new type of drug to control the condition.)

One of the most common mistakes for English speakers is overusing 注射 in casual conversation. While 'I need an injection' sounds fine in English, saying “我需要注射” (Wǒ xūyào zhùshè) to a friend sounds incredibly stiff and robotic. In that context, you should always use “我需要打针” (Wǒ xūyào dǎzhēn). 注射 is for the doctor's chart; 打针 is for the patient's mouth. Another frequent error is confusing 注射 with 输液 (shūyè). 注射 refers to a quick shot, whereas 输液 refers to an IV drip that takes time.

Register Mismatch
Mistake: Using 注射 when talking to a child.
Correction: Use 打针. A child might not even know what 注射 means, and it sounds scary and technical.
Incorrect Object Placement
Mistake: *注射他药物 (Zhùshè tā yàowù).
Correction: 给他注射药物. The recipient must be introduced by 给 (gěi) or 为 (wèi).
Confusing with 'Pouring'
Mistake: Using 注射 for pouring water into a glass.
Correction: The first character can mean pour, but the compound 注射 is strictly for 'shooting' fluid into something, usually through a needle.

错误:他正在注射水到杯子里。
正确:他正在往杯子里倒水。 (He is pouring water into the cup.)

Another nuance is the difference between 注射 and 注入 (zhùrù). While both mean 'to inject/pour into,' 注入 is much more common for abstract things like 'injecting energy' or 'pouring soul' into a work of art. 注射 is almost always physical and medical. If you say you want to 注射活力 (zhùshè huólì) into a project, people will understand you, but it sounds like you're literally using a syringe on your paperwork. Stick to 注入活力 (zhùrù huólì) for the metaphorical sense. Finally, pay attention to the tones: zhù (4th) and shè (4th). If you mispronounce shè as shé (2nd), it sounds like 'injection tongue,' which makes no sense.

Chinese has several words related to medical administration and the act of 'injecting' or 'infusing.' Choosing the right one depends on the medical method and the level of formality required. The most common alternative is 打针 (dǎzhēn), but there are others that specify the process more accurately.

打针 (dǎ zhēn)
Usage: Colloquial, everyday speech.
Comparison: Use this with friends or children. '注射' is too formal for a casual 'I got a flu shot today.'
输液 (shū yè)
Usage: Medical (IV drip).
Comparison: '注射' is a single shot; '输液' (also called 打点滴 dǎ diǎndī) is the continuous flow of medicine from a bag.
注入 (zhù rù)
Usage: Abstract or physical pouring.
Comparison: Use this for 'injecting capital' or 'pouring water.' It doesn't imply the use of a medical needle.
接种 (jiē zhòng)
Usage: Vaccination specifically.
Comparison: While most vaccines are '注射', the act of being vaccinated is '接种'. You '注射' the vaccine to '接种' the patient.

虽然他害怕打针,但还是完成了疫苗注射。 (Although he is afraid of needles [getting a shot], he still completed the vaccine injection.)

There is also 针灸 (zhēnjiǔ), which refers to acupuncture. While it involves needles (), it is a completely different medical tradition and never involves '注射' because nothing is being injected into the body. For more technical medical contexts, you might hear 穿刺 (chuāncì), which means 'puncture' or 'biopsy,' involving a needle but usually for extracting fluid rather than injecting it. Understanding these distinctions helps you avoid confusing the general concept of 'needles' with the specific medical action of 'injection.' In summary, if there's a syringe and liquid going in, and you're in a hospital or reading a formal report, 注射 is your word.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The character '射' (shè) actually looks like a person with a bow in its ancient oracle bone script form, though it has evolved significantly over thousands of years.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /dʒuːˈʃə/
US /dʒuːˈʃə/
Both syllables 'zhù' and 'shè' carry equal stress as they are both 4th tones.
Rima com
布设 (bùshè) 铺设 (pūshè) 住宿 (zhùsù - partial) 宿舍 (sùshè) 建设 (jiànshè) 假设 (jiǎshè) 陈设 (chénshè) 附属 (fùshǔ - partial)
Erros comuns
  • Pronouncing 'shè' as 'shé' (2nd tone), which changes the meaning.
  • Pronouncing 'zhù' as 'zù' (missing the 'h' sound).
  • Confusing the 'u' sound in 'zhù' with the 'ü' sound.
  • Not making the tones sharp enough, making it sound like 'zhūshē' (1st tones).
  • Mumbling the 'sh' sound so it sounds like 's'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

The characters are moderately complex but very common in medical signs.

Escrita 4/5

The character '射' has many strokes and requires practice to balance correctly.

Expressão oral 2/5

Two 4th tones are easy to pronounce if you are confident with tones.

Audição 2/5

Distinctive sound that is easy to pick out in medical contexts.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

针 (Needle) 药 (Medicine) 医生 (Doctor) 水 (Water) 打 (To hit/do)

Aprenda a seguir

疫苗 (Vaccine) 手术 (Surgery) 诊断 (Diagnosis) 处方 (Prescription) 过敏 (Allergy)

Avançado

药代动力学 (Pharmacokinetics) 生物利用度 (Bioavailability) 免疫接种 (Immunization) 静脉滴注 (Intravenous infusion)

Gramática essencial

Preposition '给' for Recipients

护士给病人注射。

Preposition '为' for Formal Service

医生为患者进行注射。

Passive '被' for Undergoing Action

他被注射了药物。

Verb-Noun Compounds

进行注射 (Perform an injection).

Time Phrases with '后'

注射后不要洗澡。

Exemplos por nível

1

医生给我打针。

The doctor gives me a shot.

Uses the colloquial '打针' which is easier for A1.

2

我不喜欢注射。

I don't like injections.

Simple subject-verb-object.

3

这里可以注射疫苗吗?

Can I get a vaccine injection here?

A basic question using '注射'.

4

护士在注射。

The nurse is injecting.

Subject + 在 + Verb (continuous action).

5

注射疼吗?

Does the injection hurt?

Simple question about a state.

6

这是注射室。

This is the injection room.

Identifying a location.

7

请坐下注射。

Please sit down for the injection.

A simple command.

8

注射完了。

The injection is finished.

Verb + 完了 (completed action).

1

护士正在给病人注射药物。

The nurse is injecting medicine into the patient.

Uses '给...注射' structure.

2

这种药需要注射。

This medicine needs to be injected.

Describing a requirement.

3

他每天都要注射胰岛素。

He needs to inject insulin every day.

Talking about a daily routine.

4

注射后请休息。

Please rest after the injection.

Time phrase: [Action] + 后.

5

医生建议注射疫苗。

The doctor suggests getting a vaccine injection.

Reporting a suggestion.

6

这是新的注射器。

This is a new syringe.

Using the related noun '注射器'.

7

注射部位有点红。

The injection site is a bit red.

Describing a physical reaction.

8

我怕注射,但我必须做。

I'm afraid of injections, but I must do it.

Expressing necessity and fear.

1

为了预防流感,很多人选择注射疫苗。

In order to prevent the flu, many people choose to get vaccine injections.

Purpose clause with '为了'.

2

这种药物必须通过静脉注射。

This medicine must be administered via intravenous injection.

Using technical term '静脉注射'.

3

护士详细解释了注射的步骤。

The nurse explained the steps of the injection in detail.

Noun form of '注射'.

4

注射时请保持放松。

Please stay relaxed during the injection.

Time phrase: [Action] + 时.

5

他因为非法注射药物被禁赛了。

He was banned from competition for illegal drug injection.

Cause and effect with '因为...被...'.

6

这种新型注射器可以减少疼痛。

This new type of syringe can reduce pain.

Describing an improvement.

7

医生在患者的腿部进行了注射。

The doctor performed an injection in the patient's leg.

Formal '进行了注射' construction.

8

注射后的反应通常很轻微。

Reactions after the injection are usually very mild.

Discussing medical outcomes.

1

政府向受灾地区注射了紧急资金。

The government injected emergency funds into the disaster-stricken area.

Metaphorical use in an economic context.

2

皮下注射是常见的给药方式之一。

Subcutaneous injection is one of the common ways to administer medicine.

Technical classification.

3

在注射麻醉药后,他很快就失去了知觉。

After being injected with anesthesia, he quickly lost consciousness.

Complex time sequence.

4

该公司的成功为市场注射了信心。

The company's success injected confidence into the market.

Metaphorical use with abstract nouns.

5

我们需要确保注射过程的无菌环境。

We need to ensure a sterile environment for the injection process.

Discussing professional standards.

6

这种疫苗的注射率已经达到了百分之九十。

The injection (vaccination) rate for this vaccine has reached 90%.

Using '注射率' in a statistical context.

7

医生正在讨论是否需要进行第二次注射。

The doctors are discussing whether a second injection is necessary.

Discussing medical decisions.

8

这种药物注射后的副作用包括发烧和头痛。

Side effects after injecting this drug include fever and headache.

Listing medical consequences.

1

中央银行的干预旨在为疲软的经济注射流动性。

The central bank's intervention aims to inject liquidity into the sluggish economy.

Advanced economic terminology.

2

该论文探讨了不同注射方式对药效的影响。

The paper explored the impact of different injection methods on drug efficacy.

Academic research context.

3

这种疗法涉及向肿瘤内部直接注射化疗药物。

This therapy involves injecting chemotherapy drugs directly into the tumor.

Specific clinical description.

4

他被指控通过注射致命剂量的药物实施谋杀。

He was accused of committing murder by injecting a lethal dose of drugs.

Legal and forensic context.

5

艺术家的创新为传统艺术注射了新的生命力。

The artist's innovation injected new vitality into traditional art.

Sophisticated metaphorical use.

6

这种自动化注射系统可以精确控制剂量。

This automated injection system can precisely control the dosage.

Describing advanced technology.

7

在临床试验中,部分志愿者接受了安慰剂注射。

In clinical trials, some volunteers received placebo injections.

Technical research terminology.

8

注射部位的硬结可能是由于药物吸收不良引起的。

Induration at the injection site may be caused by poor drug absorption.

Advanced medical diagnosis.

1

这种政策的实施无异于给垂死的行业注射了一剂强心针。

The implementation of this policy is equivalent to giving a shot of adrenaline (a boost) to a dying industry.

Using the idiom '强心针' (cardiac stimulant) metaphorically.

2

尽管注射疗法效果显著,但其潜在的系统性风险不容忽视。

Despite the significant effects of injection therapy, its potential systemic risks cannot be ignored.

Formal analytical tone.

3

该学者认为,外来文化的注射往往会引发本土文化的剧烈变革。

The scholar believes that the injection of foreign culture often triggers drastic changes in local culture.

Sociological metaphorical use.

4

这种药物的药代动力学特征取决于其注射途径。

The pharmacokinetic characteristics of this drug depend on its route of injection.

Highly technical scientific language.

5

在极度匮乏的资源背景下,任何微小资金的注射都显得至关重要。

In the context of extreme resource scarcity, any injection of even small amounts of capital is crucial.

Nuanced economic observation.

6

通过微流控技术,科学家实现了单细胞水平的精准注射。

Through microfluidic technology, scientists achieved precise injection at the single-cell level.

Cutting-edge scientific context.

7

这种文学风格的注射,使得原本平庸的叙事变得跌宕起伏。

The injection of this literary style made the originally mediocre narrative full of ups and downs.

Abstract literary criticism.

8

对于患有严重过敏反应的患者,及时注射肾上腺素是挽救生命的关键。

For patients with severe allergic reactions, timely injection of epinephrine is the key to saving lives.

Urgent medical instruction.

Colocações comuns

注射疫苗
注射器
静脉注射
皮下注射
注射液
注射部位
强心针
局部注射
肌肉注射
注射剂量

Frases Comuns

注射室

— A dedicated room in a hospital or clinic for giving injections.

请在注射室门外排队。

一次性注射器

— A disposable syringe meant for single use to prevent infection.

医院必须使用一次性注射器。

注射用水

— Sterile water specifically prepared for dissolving injectable drugs.

这种药粉需要用注射用水稀释。

无菌注射

— The practice of injecting in a way that prevents bacterial contamination.

无菌注射是医疗护理的基本要求。

注射反应

— Physical reactions (like swelling or fever) that occur after an injection.

医生会观察患者是否有严重的注射反应。

注射泵

— A medical device used to deliver precise amounts of fluid over time.

重症监护室里有很多注射泵。

非法注射

— Injecting substances (like drugs or performance enhancers) against the law.

他因非法注射违禁药品被捕。

注射疗法

— A treatment plan that primarily uses injections to deliver medicine.

这种注射疗法对过敏症很有效。

连续注射

— Repeated injections given over a period of time.

经过三天的连续注射,他的病情好转了。

注射禁忌

— Conditions under which an injection should not be given to a patient.

过敏体质是这种疫苗的注射禁忌。

Frequentemente confundido com

注射 vs 注入 (zhùrù)

Used for pouring or metaphorical infusion, not necessarily medical.

注射 vs 打针 (dǎzhēn)

The casual equivalent; used in daily speech.

注射 vs 输液 (shūyè)

Refers to a continuous IV drip, not a single shot.

Expressões idiomáticas

"强心针"

— Literally a cardiac stimulant; metaphorically something that boosts morale or revitalizes a situation.

政府的新政策给房地产市场打了一剂强心针。

Metaphorical
"对症下药"

— To prescribe the right medicine for the illness; often used with '注射' in medical contexts to imply precision.

医生对症下药,通过注射很快治好了他。

Literally/Figuratively
"一针见血"

— To hit the nail on the head; literally drawing blood with one needle (like in an injection).

他的分析一针见血,指出了问题的核心。

Common Idiom
"如坐针毡"

— To feel like sitting on a bed of needles; related to the fear of needles (针).

在等待注射结果时,他如坐针毡。

Literally/Figuratively
"针锋相对"

— Sharp point against sharp point; used to describe a fierce confrontation.

两位专家的观点针锋相对。

Common Idiom
"大处着眼,小处着手"

— Keep the big picture in mind while starting with small details (like the precision of an injection).

治疗方案要大处着眼,注射细节要小处着手。

Philosophical
"立竿见影"

— Set up a pole and see its shadow; immediate results, often used to describe the effect of an injection.

注射这种止痛药后,效果立竿见影。

Common Idiom
"药到病除"

— As soon as the medicine arrives, the disease is gone; frequently said after a successful injection.

真是药到病除,注射后我就感觉好多了。

Complimentary
"妙手回春"

— Bringing back spring with a magic hand; praising a doctor's skill in giving injections or treatment.

感谢医生的妙手回春,这次注射救了我的命。

Respectful
"刻不容缓"

— No time to lose; used when an emergency injection is needed.

情况紧急,注射肾上腺素刻不容缓。

Urgent

Fácil de confundir

注射 vs 射击 (shèjī)

Shares the '射' character.

Means to shoot a gun, not a needle.

他在练习射击。

注射 vs 注意 (zhùyì)

Shares the '注' character.

Means to pay attention, not to pour/inject.

请注意安全。

注射 vs 射门 (shèmén)

Shares the '射' character.

To shoot a goal in soccer.

他用力射门。

注射 vs 注册 (zhùcè)

Shares the '注' character.

Means to register or sign up.

我要注册一个新账号。

注射 vs 辐射 (fúshè)

Shares the '射' character.

Means radiation.

手机有辐射吗?

Padrões de frases

A2

S + 正在 + 注射 + O

护士正在注射疫苗。

A2

S + 给 + Person + 注射

我给猫注射药物。

B1

通过 + 注射 + V

通过注射来治疗疾病。

B1

S + 被 + 注射了 + O

他被注射了止痛药。

B2

为...注射...

为市场注射流动性。

B2

进行...注射

进行局部麻醉注射。

C1

旨在 + 注射...

旨在为经济注射活力。

C2

无异于 + 注射...

无异于注射一剂强心针。

Família de palavras

Substantivos

注射器 (Syringe)
注射液 (Injection liquid)
注射室 (Injection room)
注射率 (Injection rate)

Verbos

注视 (To gaze at)
注目 (To fix one's eyes on)
射击 (To shoot)
发射 (To launch)

Adjetivos

注射用的 (For injection use)

Relacionado

针 (Needle)
药 (Medicine)
医生 (Doctor)
护士 (Nurse)
疫苗 (Vaccine)

Como usar

frequency

High in medical, scientific, and economic domains.

Erros comuns
  • Using '注射' for 'pouring' water. 使用 '倒水' (dào shuǐ).

    While '注' means pour, '注射' is strictly for 'shooting' fluid via a needle.

  • Saying '注射他' (Inject him). 给他注射 (Gěi tā zhùshè).

    The recipient needs a preposition like '给' or '为'.

  • Confusing '注射' and '输液'. Use '注射' for a shot, '输液' for a drip.

    They are different medical procedures.

  • Using '注射' with children. Use '打针'.

    It sounds too scary and technical for kids.

  • Writing '射' without the middle horizontal line. Ensure all strokes are present.

    Missing strokes in '射' is a common handwriting error.

Dicas

Don't Separate It

Unlike '打针', you cannot put words in the middle of '注射'. It's a solid block.

Learn the Duo

Always learn '注射' alongside '疫苗' (vaccine) as they are best friends in sentences.

Tone Accuracy

Focus on the sharp drop of the 4th tone for both characters to sound clear.

Hospital Context

Look for the characters on signs in Chinese hospitals to reinforce your memory.

Business Chinese

If you study business, remember '注射资金' (injecting capital) as a high-level phrase.

Stroke Order

Practice the '射' character carefully; the right side '寸' is simple, but the left side is tricky.

News Keywords

In news about health, '注射' is a key word to listen for to understand the topic.

Medical Accuracy

Use '注射' when talking to a pharmacist to ensure you get the right 'injectable' medicine.

Formal vs. Informal

Record yourself saying both '打针' and '注射' to feel the difference in tone and register.

The Syringe Visual

Visualize the '注' as the liquid and '射' as the needle shooting it out.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'zhù' as 'Juice' being poured and 'shè' as 'Shot' from a gun. A medical injection is like pouring 'Juice' with a 'Shot'.

Associação visual

Imagine a syringe (注射器) with medicine 'pouring' (注) out as it is 'shot' (射) into an arm.

Word Web

医院 (Hospital) 护士 (Nurse) 针头 (Needle tip) 药物 (Drug) 疫苗 (Vaccine) 疼痛 (Pain) 治愈 (Cure) 健康 (Health)

Desafio

Try to use '注射' in a sentence today while talking about vaccines or hospital visits. Compare it with '打针' and see which one feels more natural in a formal setting.

Origem da palavra

The word is a compound of two ancient characters. '注' (zhù) originally depicted water flowing into a vessel, meaning 'to pour.' '射' (shè) originally depicted a hand pulling a bow to release an arrow, meaning 'to shoot.'

Significado original: To pour and shoot; the combined meaning describes the forceful propulsion of liquid into a target.

Sino-Tibetan (Chinese)

Contexto cultural

Avoid using '注射' when discussing drug abuse unless in a clinical or legal context, as it can be a sensitive topic. Always be respectful when discussing medical procedures.

English speakers often use 'shot' or 'jab' (especially in the UK/Australia), which are more informal than 'injection.' '注射' corresponds most closely to 'injection.'

The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign news reports. Medical dramas like 'ER' or 'Grey's Anatomy' (Chinese dubbed versions). Public health posters in Beijing or Shanghai.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Hospital/Clinic

  • 注射室在哪里?
  • 我需要注射。
  • 请给我注射麻醉药。
  • 注射结束了。

Pharmacy

  • 有一次性注射器吗?
  • 这是注射用药。
  • 这种药怎么注射?
  • 需要冷藏注射液。

News/Economics

  • 注射流动性
  • 提高疫苗注射率
  • 非法注射兴奋剂
  • 注射紧急资金

Home Care

  • 每天注射胰岛素
  • 更换注射部位
  • 清理注射器
  • 记录注射时间

Veterinary

  • 给宠物注射疫苗
  • 注射驱虫药
  • 注射后观察反应
  • 注射剂量是多少?

Iniciadores de conversa

"你最近注射过流感疫苗吗? (Have you had a flu shot recently?)"

"你觉得注射比吃药更有效吗? (Do you think injections are more effective than pills?)"

"你在哪里可以买到一次性注射器? (Where can you buy disposable syringes?)"

"你小时候害怕注射吗? (Were you afraid of injections when you were a kid?)"

"如果医生建议注射,你会接受吗? (If the doctor suggests an injection, would you accept it?)"

Temas para diário

描述一次你去医院注射疫苗的经历。 (Describe an experience of going to the hospital for a vaccine injection.)

讨论为什么有些人更喜欢注射而不是口服药物。 (Discuss why some people prefer injections over oral medication.)

如果你是一名医生,你会如何安慰害怕注射的病人? (If you were a doctor, how would you comfort a patient afraid of injections?)

写一段关于政府如何为经济注射资金的评论。 (Write a commentary on how the government injects funds into the economy.)

想象未来的注射技术会是什么样子的。 (Imagine what future injection technology will look like.)

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

No, tattoos use '纹身' (wénshēn). '注射' implies putting liquid inside the body, while tattoos involve ink in the skin layers, but it's not called '注射'.

It's rare. You would use '穿插' (chuānchā) or '加入' (jiārù). '注射' is too clinical for jokes.

As a noun, you use '次' (cì) or '剂' (jì). For example, '一次注射' or '一剂注射'.

Yes, it is used for both humans and animals in veterinary medicine.

Mostly, but also for vaccines, nutrients, or metaphorically for capital and energy.

You can say '我怕注射' (formal) or '我怕打针' (natural).

No, they refer to the same physical act. '注射' just sounds more professional.

Yes, '注射空气' (injecting air) is a specific medical term, usually describing a dangerous situation.

It means a 'morale booster' or something that gives a sudden burst of energy to a failing situation.

You should be able to recognize them, as they appear on many hospital signs and medicine labels.

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writing

Write a sentence: 'The nurse is giving the patient an injection.'

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Translate: 'I need to get a flu vaccine injection.'

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Write: 'Where is the injection room?'

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Translate: 'This medicine must be injected intravenously.'

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Write: 'He injects insulin every day.'

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Translate: 'Please rest for 30 minutes after the injection.'

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Write: 'The doctor performed a local injection.'

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Translate: 'The government injected funds into the market.'

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Write: 'Disposable syringes are safer.'

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Translate: 'The injection rate reached 90%.'

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Write: 'Are you afraid of injections?'

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Translate: 'Side effects after injection include fever.'

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Write: 'This is a new type of injection therapy.'

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Translate: 'He was banned for illegal drug injection.'

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Write: 'The injection site is red and swollen.'

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Translate: 'The nurse is checking the dosage.'

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Write: 'We need sterile water for injection.'

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Translate: 'The news was a shot in the arm for the team.'

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Write: 'Injection is one way to give medicine.'

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Translate: 'Clinical trials used placebo injections.'

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speaking

Pronounce '注射' clearly.

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Say: 'I am going to the injection room.'

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Say: 'The injection is finished.'

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Say: 'Does the injection hurt?'

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Say: 'The nurse gives me an injection.'

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Say: 'I need to inject insulin.'

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Say: 'This is a disposable syringe.'

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Say: 'Please rest after the injection.'

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Say: 'The doctor performed an intravenous injection.'

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Say: 'The vaccine injection rate is high.'

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Say: 'Illegal drug injection is dangerous.'

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Say: 'Injecting capital into the market.'

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Say: 'The injection site is a bit red.'

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Say: 'I am afraid of getting an injection.'

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Say: 'We need to inject new vitality.'

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Say: 'The injection was successful.'

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Say: 'Check the dosage before injection.'

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Say: 'Local anesthesia injection.'

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Say: 'This medicine requires injection.'

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Say: 'Placebo injection in clinical trials.'

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listening

Listen and choose: '护士在注射室。' Where is the nurse?

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Listen and choose: '我怕注射。' How does the speaker feel?

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Listen and choose: '注射完毕了。' Is the shot done?

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Listen and choose: '需要注射疫苗。' What is needed?

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Listen and choose: '一次性注射器。' Is the syringe reusable?

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Listen and choose: '静脉注射。' What type of injection?

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Listen and choose: '注射后休息。' What to do after?

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Listen and choose: '注射率百分之九十。' What is the rate?

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Listen and choose: '注射部位红肿。' Where is the problem?

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Listen and choose: '强心针。' What does it mean metaphorically?

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Listen and choose: '非法注射。' Is it legal?

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Listen and choose: '胰岛素注射。' Who needs this?

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Listen and choose: '注射剂量。' What is being discussed?

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Listen and choose: '进行局部注射。' Is it for the whole body?

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Listen and choose: '注射用水。' Is it for drinking?

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Write: 'The injection was quick.'

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