Definition
申 (shēn) is a noun with several distinct meanings. It is the ninth of the twelve Earthly Branches (地支), used in the traditional Chinese calendar and the Chinese zodiac (where it corresponds to the Monkey). It also serves as an abbreviation for Shanghai, appearing in postal codes, company names, and terms like 申城 (a poetic name for Shanghai). Additionally, it is a common Chinese surname. Note that 申 also has verb meanings ('to state', 'to explain'), which belong to a separate verb entry and are not covered here.
n.
the ninth Earthly Branch (used in the Chinese zodiac and traditional timekeeping)abbreviation for Shanghai (e.g., in postal codes or company names)a Chinese surname
Examples
- 申，。Jīnnián shì shēn nián, yě jiùshì hóu nián.This year is the Year of Shen, which is the Year of the Monkey.
- 申。shēn shì Shànghǎi de lìng yí ge jiǎnchēng.Shen is another abbreviation for Shanghai.
- 申。shēn xiānsheng shì tāmen de lǎoshī.Mr. Shen is their teacher.
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