Chinese word dictionary

衍伸

yǎn shēn · to give rise (to); to spawn; to spread (to)

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Word information

Simplified衍伸

Traditional衍伸

Pinyinyǎn shēn

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Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

衍yǎn

to overflow; to spread out

伸shēn

to extend, to stretch out, to open up; to trust

How to learn 衍伸

Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.

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Words with the same characters

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伸shēn

to stretch; to extend

延伸yánshēn

to extend; to spread

繁衍fányǎn

to multiply; to reproduce; to increase gradually in number or quantity

敷衍fūyǎn

to elaborate (on a theme); to expound (the classics); perfunctory; to skimp; to botch; to do sth half-heartedly or just for show; barely enough to get by

伸手shēnshǒu

to reach out with one's hand; to hold out a hand; (fig.) to beg; to get involved; to meddle

伸缩shēnsuō

to lengthen and shorten; flexible; adjustable; retractable; extensible; telescoping (collapsible)