Definition
This is the reduplicated form of the verb 伸 (shēn), meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'. Verb reduplication (VV pattern) in Chinese indicates that the action is done briefly, casually, or lightly—like 'stretch a little' or 'have a quick stretch'. It is commonly used in informal commands or suggestions.
v
(verb reduplication) to stretch (a little bit)to extend briefly
Examples
- ，伸伸。Zhàn le yí ge xiǎoshí le, shēn shēn tuǐ ba.Standing for an hour, let's stretch our legs a bit.
- 伸伸。Tā měi tiān zǎoshang qǐlai dōu yào shēn shēn jīngǔ.Every morning after getting up, he has to stretch his muscles and bones briefly.
- 伸伸，。Nǐ shìshi shēn shēn shǒubì, gǎnjué huì hǎo yìxiē.Try stretching your arms a little; it will feel better.
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