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HSK
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to extend

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

yan2shen1 yánshēn

Meaning


Primary

to extend

Alternatives

extend, extends, extending, extended

Mnemonic


延伸 To extend is 延 to prolong in physical terms as a way of 伸 extending to reach some place.

Usage


河流 向 南 延伸。

The river extends southward.

森林 延伸 到 海邊。

The forest extends to the seaside.

道路 延伸 到 市 中心。

The road extends to the city center.

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