Definition
刺针 (cìzhēn) is a noun meaning 'pricker' or 'prod' — a tool or object with a sharp point used for poking or piercing, such as a needle, awl, or goad. It can also refer to a stinger or spine on an animal or plant. This is a concrete noun with no special grammar or cultural baggage, but the English gloss 'pricker' is rare; 'prod' is more common in practical contexts.
n.
prickerprod (a sharp-pointed tool or object for poking or piercing)
Examples
- 刺针。Tā yòng cī qīngqīng cì le yíxià qìqiú.He gently poked the balloon with a prod.
- 刺针。Zhè zhǒng zhíwù de cī hěn fēnglì.The spines on this plant are very sharp.
- 刺针。Gōngrén yòng cī jiǎnchá jīqì nèibù.The worker used a pricker to inspect the inside of the machine.
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