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伸
shēn
to stretch- Character structure
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伸
伸 (shēn) is an HSK 5 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is to stretch; depending on context, it can also mean to extend. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.
01to stretch
02to extend
伸
他伸长了他的右手。Tā shēn cháng le tā de yòu shǒu。
He extended his right arm.
猫弓起背，伸了个懒腰。Māo gōng qǐ bèi， shēn le gè lǎn yāo。
The cat arched its back and stretched itself.
他伸长了手臂为了能拿到书。Tā shēn cháng le shǒu bì wèi le néng ná dào shū。
He stretched out his arm to take the book.