伸
Meaning:
to extend, to stretch out, to open up; to trust
HSK 2
Frequency:
#246
Pinyin:
shēn
Strokes:
7
Radical:
亻
How to Write 伸 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "伸" in Chinese
The Chinese character 伸 (shēn) means "to extend, to stretch out, to open up; to trust". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 伸 include: 伸冤, 伸出, 延伸.
📚 Words and Phrases with 伸
Common words containing this character
伸冤
to right wrongs
HSK 2
伸出
to extend
HSK 2
延伸
to extend
HSK 2
拉伸
to draw
HSK 2
衍伸
to give rise (to)
HSK 2
拉伸强度
tensile strength
HSK 4
能伸能屈
can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take
HSK 4
能屈能伸
can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take
HSK 4
大丈夫能屈能伸
A leader can submit or can stand tall as required.
HSK 5
有仇不报非君子，有冤不伸枉为人
one who doesn't avenge an injustice is not a gentleman, one who doesn't redress a wrong is not a man (idiom)
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To extend your confidence 申 to another person 亻; 申 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "伸"?
- The pinyin is shēn
- How many strokes does "伸" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "伸" mean?
- to extend, to stretch out, to open up; to trust
- What is the radical of "伸"?
- The radical is "亻"