伸伸 (shēn shēn) — (verb reduplication) to stretch (a little bit); to extend briefly
Definition
Reduplicated form of 伸, meaning to stretch briefly or lightly — the repetition softens the action, like English 'have a little stretch.'
verb
(verb reduplication) to stretch (a little bit)to extend briefly
Examples
- ,伸伸。Zhàn le yí gè xiǎo shí le, shēn shēn tuǐ ba.Standing for an hour, let's stretch our legs a bit.
- 伸伸。Tā měi tiān zǎo shàng qǐ lái dōu yào shēn shēn jīn gǔ.Every morning after getting up, he has to stretch his muscles and bones briefly.
- 伸伸,。Nǐ shì shì shēn shēn shǒu bì, gǎn jué huì hǎo yì xiē.Try stretching your arms a little; it will feel better.
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