(shū) - To spread out, to unfold & to expound, to express

Tone 1

shū | 13 strokes | radical:

· shū

To spread out, to unfold;

to expound, to express;

to leap, to jump.

To spread out, to unfoldto expound, to expressto leap, to jump.

Usage highlights

Express feelingsExpound an argumentSpread outLeap forwardDisplay talentRelease emotions

Synonyms

  • to express, to convey
  • to spread out, to unfold
  • to leap, to jump

Antonyms

  • to hide, to conceal
  • to gather, to collect
  • to restrain, to suppress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He expressed his feelings (摅情).
  • The article expounds the theory (摅论).
  • She spread out the map (摅开地图).
  • The horse leaped forward (马摅蹄).

Collocations

  • Express feelings(摅情)
  • Expound an argument(摅论)
  • Spread out(摅展)
  • Leap forward(摅跃)
  • Display talent(摅才)
  • Release emotions(摅愤)

Idioms

  • Pour out one's heart(摅忠报国)
  • Express one's ambitions(各摅己见)
  • Display one's talents(摅才骋智)
  • Leap like a dragon(龙摅虎跃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature for expressing deep thoughts and emotions.
  • Appears in historical texts describing heroic or ambitious actions.
  • Sometimes used in poetic contexts to describe leaping or vigorous movement.

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