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March 24, 2026
注射zhùshè(zhu4she4)
注射 (zhùshè) refers to the act of injecting a substance, typically a medication or vaccine, into the body using a syringe. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, especially relating to treatments or immunizations. It can also imply the broader concept of administering fluids or medications through injection.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, vaccination is a critical public health topic, emphasized in recent years due to health campaigns and the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of 注射 is tied to the broader cultural responsibility towards community health.
Memory Tip
Think of 注射 as '注' meaning 'to concentrate' or 'to pour in' and '射' meaning 'to shoot.' Imagine a doctor pouring medicine into a syringe and shooting it into a patient's arm. The character looks a bit like a syringe aiming to inject, helping you remember its pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 注射
zhùshè(zhu4she4)
1injection
2to inject
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About 注射
注射Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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打针 (dǎzhēn) vs 注射 (zhùshè): use 注射 (zhùshè) for formal medical contexts, while 打针 (dǎzhēn) is more colloquial.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 注射 as '注' meaning 'to concentrate' or 'to pour in' and '射' meaning 'to shoot.' Imagine a doctor pouring medicine into a syringe and shooting it into a patient's arm. The character looks a bit like a syringe aiming to inject, helping you remember its pronunciation and meaning.
Usage Notes
注射 is primarily used in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing health-related topics. Common collocations include '疫苗注射' (yìmiáo zhùshè - vaccine injection) and '药物注射' (yàowù zhùshè - drug injection). Be careful with the tones, as mixing them can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 注射 connects with other medical vocabulary you may encounter at this level, such as 疫苗 (yìmiáo - vaccine) and 医生 (yīshēng - doctor). Focus on understanding how it's used in various medical scenarios and practice formulating sentences that include this term in context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, vaccination is a critical public health topic, emphasized in recent years due to health campaigns and the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of 注射 is tied to the broader cultural responsibility towards community health.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 注射 with other related terms like 打针 (dǎzhēn), leading to incorrect usage in informal contexts. For example, saying '我去注射一个针' (wǒ qù zhùshè yī gè zhēn - I go to inject a needle) should be corrected to '我去打针' (wǒ qù dǎzhēn - I go to get a shot).
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Grammar Patterns of 注射
注射 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
静脉____了镇静剂后病人安然入睡。
The patient is sedated with intravenous use of sedative drugs.
It is suggested that CSI is an effective anticonvulsive drug.
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定于7月30日执行注射死刑。
dìng yú7 730 yuè 30 rì zhí háng zhù shè。
Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th.
6
他的狗注射过狂犬疫苗。
tā de gǒu zhù shè guò kuáng quǎn yì miáo。
His dogs were inoculated against rabies.
7
当他们拿着注射针走近我时，我的呼吸急速加快。
dāng tā mén ná zháo zhù shè zhēn zǒu jìn wǒ shí， ， wǒ de hū xī jí sù jiā。
I hyperventilate when they come near me with the needle.
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这些猴子已经注射了由受感染的细胞培养而成的疫苗。
zhè xiē hóu zǐ yǐ jīng zhù shè le yóu shòu gǎn rǎn de xì bāo péi yǎng ér chéng de yì miáo。
The monkeys had been immunized with a vaccine made from infected cells.
9
掌声犹如给她注射了一支强心剂.
zhǎng shēng yóu rú gěi tā zhù shè le yī zhī qiáng xīn jì.
The applause acted on her like a shot of adrenaline.
10
牙医的麻醉注射使我的下腭仍然有酥痒的感觉.
yá yī de má zuì zhù shè shǐ wǒ de xià è réng rán yǒu sū yǎng de gǎn jué.
My jaw still tickles from the dentist's injection.
Cultural Notes for 注射
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, vaccination is a critical public health topic, emphasized in recent years due to health campaigns and the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of 注射 is tied to the broader cultural responsibility towards community health.
Frequently Asked Questions about 注射
注射 (zhùshè) is more formal and specifically refers to the act of injecting, while 打针 (dǎzhēn) is a colloquial term that literally means 'to hit with a needle,' generally used in everyday conversation.
While 注射 is primarily used in medical contexts, it can metaphorically refer to injecting ideas or enthusiasm in certain discussions, but this usage is less common.
Yes, especially when discussing vaccinations, treatments, and medical procedures, making it a vital term for learners interested in health-related topics.
