伸 (shēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伸 (shēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伸 (shēn) means "to stretch; to extend". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伸 stroke by stroke?

伸 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 伸 and 仔?

伸 (shēn) and 仔 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 伸?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 伸?

Common words containing 伸 include: 伸手 (shēn shǒu) — to reach out one's hand; 伸展 (shēn zhǎn) — to stretch; to extend; 延伸 (yán shēn) — To extend / To stretch.

How to Write 伸

The character 伸 (shēn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

伸 is pronounced shēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stretch; to extend.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 伸 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 伸

伸手 shēn shǒu

to reach out one's hand

伸展 shēn zhǎn

to stretch; to extend

延伸 yán shēn

To extend / To stretch

Example Sentences

请向他伸手。

qǐng xiàng tā shēn shǒu

Please reach out to him.

每天都要伸展身体。

měi tiān dōu yào shēn zhǎn shēn tǐ

Stretch your body every day.

这条路向北延伸。

zhè tiáo lù xiàng běi yán shēn

This road extends to the north.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

Practice Writing 伸 (shēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伸

What does 伸 (shēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伸 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伸?

What common words use 伸?

How to Write 伸 (shēn)