zik1 zam1織針织针

Jyutpingzik1 zam1

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Definition

Knitting needles.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to the tools used for hand knitting, distinct from sewing needles. It is common to refer to a pair of these needles as 對 rather than just a single item, as they are almost always used together in a set.

Measure word

deoi3對deui

Examples

nei5你maai5買zo2咗go2嗰tou3套zik1織zam1針mei6未aa4呀？

Have you bought that set of knitting needles yet?

keoi5佢jung6用gan2緊go2嗰deoi3對zik1織zam1針hou2好jau3幼㗎。

The pair of knitting needles she is using is very thin.

Common phrases

zik1織laang1冷saam1衫

to knit a sweater

jat1一deoi3對zik1織zam1針

a pair of knitting needles

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 針, which is a general term for any needle, including sewing needles or medical syringes. If you just say 針, people will assume you mean a sewing needle unless the context of knitting is already established.