(shēn) — to stretch; to extend

Definition

伸 is a concrete verb meaning to stretch out or extend a body part (hand, leg, back). Contrast with 延长 and 延伸, which are more abstract or formal ('extend' time, space, a road).

verb
to stretchto extend

Examples

  • Qǐng shēn chū nǐ de shǒu.
    Please stretch out your hand.
  • Tā màn màn shēn kāi tuǐ.
    He slowly stretched out his legs.
  • Māo shēn le yí gè lǎn yāo.
    The cat stretched itself.

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