伸 (shēn) - to stretch, extend, straighten out & to state, express

伸Tone 1

shēn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

上姝

伸 · shēn

to stretch, extend, straighten out;

to state, express;

to act as a go-between

to stretch, extend, straighten outto state, expressto act as a go-between

Usage highlights

stretch outstretch oneselfstate clearlyseek justiceextend condolencesstretch and bend

Synonyms

  • 展— to unfold, extend
  • 延— to prolong, extend
  • 舒— to stretch, unfold

Antonyms

  • 缩— to shrink, contract
  • 屈— to bend, submit
  • 弯— to bend, curve

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stretched his arms (伸胳膊).
  • Please state your name clearly (请伸报姓名).
  • The tree branch extends outward (树枝向外伸).
  • She straightened her back (她伸直了背).

Collocations

  • stretch out(伸出)
  • stretch oneself(伸懒腰)
  • state clearly(伸明)
  • seek justice(伸冤)
  • extend condolences(伸慰)
  • stretch and bend(伸缩)

Idioms

  • Stretch out and bend back — flexible, adaptable(能伸能屈)
  • Extend injustice — to right a wrong(伸冤理枉)
  • Stretch the eyebrows and exhale — relieved and happy(伸眉吐气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with Confucian values of expressing oneself properly and seeking justice.
  • In martial arts and health practices, stretching (伸) is important for flexibility and vitality.
  • The character embodies the concept of reaching out both physically and metaphorically.

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