COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 伸 is built
Traditional etymology note: To extend your confidence 申 to another person 亻; 申 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 伸 (shēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to stretch
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shēn
伸
to stretch
Common words
yán shēn
延伸
to extend; to spread
shēn shǒu
伸手
to reach out with one's hand; to hold out a hand; (fig.) to beg; to get involved
shēn suō
伸缩
to lengthen and shorten; flexible; adjustable; retractable
shēn zhāng
伸张
to uphold (e.g. justice or virtue); to promote
shēn
伸
to stretch; to extend
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
伸
伸
伸
伸
伸
伸
伸
伸
LEARNING TIP
Remember 伸
Say “shēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 伸
Common words and phrases
yán shēn
to extend; to spread
shēn shǒu
to reach out with one's hand; to hold out a hand; (fig.) to beg; to get involved
shēn suō
to lengthen and shorten; flexible; adjustable; retractable
shēn zhāng
to uphold (e.g. justice or virtue); to promote
shēn
to stretch; to extend
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“伸”。
Zhège zì shì “shēn”.
This character is “伸”.
我正在学习“伸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shēn” zì.
I am learning the character “伸”.
请写一遍“伸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shēn”.
Please write “伸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 伸?
伸 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 伸 (shēn) mean?
伸 (shēn) means to stretch.
What is the radical of 伸?
The radical of 伸 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.