扟 (shēn) - To pull, to stretch & to extend

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shēn ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

上姝

扟 · shēn

To pull, to stretch;

to extend;

to lead;

to guide.

To pull, to stretchto extendto lead

Usage highlights

To pull and stretchTo lead and guideTo extend and expandTo pull tightTo stretch openTo draw out

Synonyms

  • 拉— to pull
  • 伸— to stretch
  • 引— to lead

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 缩— to shrink

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled the rope taut (扟紧绳子).
  • The teacher guided the students (老师扟导学生).
  • She stretched the fabric (她扟开布料).

Collocations

  • To pull and stretch(扟拉)
  • To lead and guide(扟导)
  • To extend and expand(扟展)
  • To pull tight(扟紧)
  • To stretch open(扟开)
  • To draw out(扟出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily appears in historical texts and classical literature.

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