伸直 (shēn zhí) — to straighten; to stretch out
Definition
伸直 means to straighten out or fully extend a body part (limbs, back, fingers). Pairs naturally with 把 constructions and often contrasts with 弯曲 (bend).
verb
to straightento stretch out
Examples
- 伸直。Qǐng bǎ tuǐ shēn zhí.Please straighten your legs.
- 伸直。Tā shēn zhí le shǒu qù ná shū.He stretched out his hand to get the book.
- ，伸直。Zuò wán yùn dòng hòu, yào shēn zhí yāo xiū xi yí xià.After exercise, you should straighten your back and rest a bit.
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