打针
dǎ zhēn
get an injection / shot
打针 means to get an injection or shot. It is a common phrase for vaccination, blood tests, or medical treatment.
Example sentences
我需要打针吗？
Wǒ xūyào dǎ zhēn ma?
Do I need an injection?
小孩怕打针。
Xiǎohái pà dǎ zhēn.
Children are afraid of shots.
How to use 打针 in practice
打针 is a health & medical item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin dǎ zhēn, then connect it to the meaning “get an injection / shot” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 我需要打针吗？ / 小孩怕打针。.
When you practice 打针, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 打针 only as “get an injection / shot” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Hospital emergency phrases guide, start a short conversation, and use 打针 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 打针 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only dǎ zhēn, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
How do I ask if a treatment involves an injection?
Ask 需要打针吗？. If you are nervous about needles, you can also ask 可以不打针吗？to ask if an alternative is possible.
How can I remember 打针 faster?
Say 打针 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 打针 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 打针 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach