抻 (chēn) - To pull out & to stretch

抻Tone 1

chēn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

嫦晨

抻 · chēn

To pull out;

to stretch;

to extend;

to draw out (as in pulling noodles).

To pull outto stretchto extend

Usage highlights

To stretchTo pull noodlesTo stretch one's backTo pull outTo extend limbsTo stretch fabric

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 缩— to shrink
  • 压— to press

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stretched his arms (抻了抻胳膊).
  • She pulled the rope taut (把绳子抻直).
  • The chef is hand-pulling noodles (厨师在抻面).
  • Please pull out the drawer (请把抽屉抻出来).

Collocations

  • To stretch(抻一抻)
  • To pull noodles(抻面)
  • To stretch one's back(抻腰)
  • To pull out(抻出来)
  • To extend limbs(抻胳膊伸腿)
  • To stretch fabric(抻布)

Idioms

  • Stretch arms and legs(抻胳膊伸腿)
  • Pull and stretch(抻拉拽扯)
  • Stretch waist and move legs(抻腰动腿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in the context of Chinese noodle-making, especially 'hand-pulled noodles' (拉面/抻面).
  • Often appears in descriptions of physical actions, stretching, or preparing materials.

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