zam1 tung2針筒针筒
Jyutpingzam1 tung2
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Definition
A syringe or hypodermic needle.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the medical instrument used for injections or drawing blood. While technically accurate, people often just say 針 to refer to the entire injection process or the needle itself in casual conversation. Using 針筒 emphasizes the physical tool rather than the act of receiving an injection.
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zi1支jīExamples
The nurse took out a syringe, getting ready to give me an injection.
Do you know where they sell syringes?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 針, which is the general word for needle. If you are talking about the act of getting a vaccination, you would say 打針 rather than using 針筒.
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