dǐng
zhen

common
noun
tool

Meaning of 顶针

顶针 means thimble; metal or plastic cap worn on the fingertip to push a needle through fabric. Pronounced dǐng zhen.

  • thimble; metal or plastic cap worn on the fingertip to push a needle through fabric

Definitions & Examples

Nǎi
nai
dài
zhe
dǐng
zhen
féng
fu
 

Grandma wore a thimble while mending clothes.

Zhè
méi
yín
dǐng
zhen
shì
liú
xià
de
 

This silver thimble is a keepsake left by my grandmother.

Zuò
zhēn
xiàn线
huó
r
de
shí
hou
 
dǐng
zhen
néng
bǎo
shǒu
zhǐ
bèi
zhēn
zhā
shāng
 

When doing needlework, a thimble protects the finger from being pricked by the needle.

mǎi
le
tóng
dǐng
zhēn
r
sòng
gěi
huan
féng
rèn
de
péng
you
 

She bought a brass thimble as a gift for her friend who enjoys sewing.

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