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大头针

大頭針
dàtóuzhēn
noun #35,762

Measure Word

一根大头针 gēn

Meanings

  1. 1 pin
  2. 2 push pin

Examples

把便条用大头针别在公告板上。
Bǎ biàntiáo yòng dàtóuzhēn biézài gōnggàobǎn shàng.
Pin the note to the bulletin board with a push pin.
小心地上的大头针，别踩到。
Xiǎoxīn dìshang de dàtóuzhēn, bié cǎidào.
Watch out for the pin on the floor — don't step on it.
裁缝用大头针先把布料固定好。
Cáifeng yòng dàtóuzhēn xiān bǎ bùliào gùdìng hǎo.
The tailor uses pins to first secure the fabric.

Tips

usage
Literally "big-head needle." Covers straight pins with a colored plastic or pearl head. A thumbtack is 图钉 (túdīng), not 大头针.

Stroke Order

大 dà
头 tóu
针 zhēn