搄 (gèn) - To stretch, extend, or pull taut & to connect

搄Tone 4

gèn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

搄 · gèn

To stretch, extend, or pull taut;

to connect;

to reach across.

To stretch, extend, or pull tautto connectto reach across.

Usage highlights

stretch tautspan acrossextend armspull tightconnect continuouslyreach across

Synonyms

  • 伸— to stretch, extend
  • 拉— to pull, draw
  • 延— to extend, prolong

Antonyms

  • 缩— to shrink, contract
  • 收— to gather, collect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rope was stretched taut (搄直).
  • The bridge spans the river (搄跨河流).
  • He extended his arms (搄开双臂).

Collocations

  • stretch taut(搄直)
  • span across(搄跨)
  • extend arms(搄臂)
  • pull tight(搄紧)
  • connect continuously(搄连)
  • reach across(搄到)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical extension or connection.
  • Used in technical contexts involving ropes, bridges, or spatial relationships.

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