Definition
伸 (shēn) is the everyday verb for physically stretching a body part (hand, leg) or something outward. 延伸 (yán shēn) is more formal and used for abstract or spatial extension (e.g., a road, influence). 舒展 (shū zhǎn) specifically means to stretch one's body to relax or to unfold something.
verb
to stretchto extend
Easily confused
- 神shénlook-alike(noun) deity, god; spirit, soul
- 身shēnsound-alikebody
- 审shěnlook-aliketo examine; to investigate (in a formal manner)
- 深shēnsound-alikedeep (of water, hole, color, etc.)
- 肾shènsound-alikekidney
- 渗shènsound-aliketo seep, to ooze
Examples
- 。Qǐng shēn chū nǐ de shǒu.Please stretch out your hand.
- 伸。Tā màn màn shēn kāi tuǐ.He slowly stretched out his legs.
- 伸。Māo shēn le yí gè lǎn yāo.The cat stretched itself.
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