shēn zhǎn
stretch
The Chinese word '伸展' is generally used in the context of a physical or figurative extension of something. Like in English, it may be used in relation to body movement such as stretching arms or legs, or in discussing the reach or spread of an influence or area. It can also be used in the context of time or discussion, such as stretching a moment or topic.
shēn zhǎn nǐ de shǒu bì.
Stretch out your arm.
This sentence is instructing someone to stretch out their arm.
wǒ měi tiān zǎo shàng dōu yào zuò shēn zhǎn yùn dòng.
I do stretching exercises every morning.
This sentence expresses a daily routine of doing stretching exercises in the morning.
shēn zhǎn yùn dòng duì shēn tǐ hěn hǎo.
Stretching exercises are good for the body.
None
tā zài zuò shēn zhǎn yùn dòng.
She is doing stretching exercises.
This sentence is describing someone who is currently doing stretching exercises.
shēn zhǎn nǐ de tuǐ.
Stretch out your legs.
This sentence is instructing someone to stretch out their legs.
shēn zhǎn yùn dòng kě yǐ tí gāo shēn tǐ de róu rèn xìng.
Stretching exercises can increase the flexibility of the body.
This sentence expresses the benefits of stretching exercises in terms of increasing the body's flexibility.
shēn zhǎn yùn dòng kě yǐ bāng zhù fàng sōng jī ròu.
Stretching exercises can help to relax the muscles.
This sentence expresses the benefits of stretching exercises in terms of helping to relax the muscles.
xiān zuò yī xiē shēn zhǎn yùn dòng, rán hòu zài jìn xíng pǎo bù.
Do some stretching exercises first, then start to run.
This sentence suggests a sequence of actions: first doing stretching exercises and then starting to run.
shēn zhǎn yùn dòng kě yǐ yù fáng yùn dòng sǔn shāng.
Stretching exercises can prevent sports injuries.
This sentence discusses the preventative benefits of stretching exercises in relation to sports injuries.
zuò jiǔ le jì dé yào qǐ lái shēn zhǎn yī xià.
Remember to stand up and stretch if you've been sitting for a long time.
This sentence gives advice about standing up and stretching after sitting for a prolonged period.