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How do you say "stretch" in Chinese?
拉伸
lā shēn
In Chinese, "stretch" is 拉伸 (lā shēn).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce lā shēn by giving it "lā" held flat and high (first tone), then "shēn" held flat and high (first tone).
Writing and usage
拉伸 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
我锻炼前会拉伸。
wǒ duàn liàn qián huì lā shēn 。
I stretch before I exercise.
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How to remember 拉伸
The characters 拉伸 feel like stretch in miniature; let that image ride along with the sound "lā shēn".
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Questions about 拉伸
How do you pronounce 拉伸?
Pronounce lā shēn by giving it "lā" held flat and high (first tone), then "shēn" held flat and high (first tone).
Is 拉伸 formal or casual?
拉伸 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 拉伸 used in Chinese?
拉伸 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 我锻炼前会拉伸。 (I stretch before I exercise.).
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