metal sewing needle; acupuncture needle; daylily flower
Meanings
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metal needle for sewing or embroidery
literaryLiterary or formal term for a fine metal needle, as opposed to modern common needles.
Holding a metal needle, she embroidered an exquisite pattern.
In the old days, women in boudoirs often kept company with metal needles.
noun
acupuncture needle (historically gold or silver, now stainless steel)
technicalSpecifically refers to needles used in Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture. See also 毫针.
This veteran doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture needles to treat illnesses with remarkable results.
Most modern acupuncture uses stainless steel needles.
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He is learning the manipulation techniques for acupuncture needles.
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flower of the daylily used as food (dried golden needles)
neutralRefers to the dried, edible flowers of the daylily plant, a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine.
Mom stewed a pot of soup with dried daylily flowers and wood ear mushrooms.
Cold dressed daylily flowers are very appetizing and refreshing.
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These dried daylily flowers were sun-dried at home and are very clean.