伸
HSK 5

伸 (shēn): extend, stretch out, open up

shēn

extend, stretch out, open up

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Pinyin

shēn

HSK Level

Level 5

Characters

1

English Meaning

extend, stretch out, open up

How to Write 伸 (shēn)

伸 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 伸

To extend your confidence 申 to another person 亻; 申 also provides the pronunciation

What 伸 is Made Of

伸 is built from 2 components:

亻man, person
申to report

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Words Using 伸

Common Chinese words that contain 伸:

延伸

yánshēn

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