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伸展
shēnzhǎn
Description
"伸展"的意思是把身体或东西拉长、张开。
"伸展" means to stretch the body or something out.
运动前，我们常常伸展手脚。
Before exercise, we often stretch our arms and legs.
Meanings
伸展shēnzhǎn
to stretch out the body or limbs
跑步以前，要先伸展一下。
Stretch first before running.
伸展shēnzhǎn
to extend or spread out
这条路一直伸展到山下。
This road stretches all the way down to the foot of the mountain.
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Notes
- Etymology
伸 (stretch) + 展 (spread open), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
伸展 often used for physical stretching; 延伸 stresses continuing in a direction.
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