延伸 (yán shēn) — how to say "to extend" in Chinese

延伸

To extend, to stretch

verb

Character composition

延

to prolong, to delay

伸

to stretch, to extend

Radicals / Keys

人

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

廴

Long stride

#54 · yǐn · 3 strokes

Collocations

延伸到远方

yán shēn dào yuǎn fāng

extend into the distance

Examples

这条铁路线一直延伸到国家的边境。

This railway line extends all the way to the country's border.

这条路延伸很远。

This road extends very far.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to extend" in Chinese?

"to extend" in Chinese is 延伸 (yán shēn).

What does 延伸 mean in English?

延伸 (yán shēn) means "To extend, to stretch".

How is 延伸 pronounced?

It is pronounced yán shēn (written as yan shen, yanshen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to extend" in Chinese characters?

It is written 延伸.

What HSK level is 延伸?

延伸 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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