jin4 san1延伸

Jyutpingjin4 san1

Yaleyìhn sān

動詞Common

Definition

To extend, stretch, or expand outward, including abstract concepts.

neutraldaily actionsother

How it's used

Focuses on the physical or abstract lengthening of something that already exists, rather than the creation of something new. It is frequently used in formal or technical contexts, such as discussing infrastructure projects or the scope of a policy. When talking about everyday objects like a table or a piece of clothing, native speakers often prefer simpler verbs like 拉長.

Examples

le1呢tiu4條lou6路wui2會jin4延san1伸heoi3去dou3到hoi2海bin1邊㗎。

This road will extend all the way to the seaside.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個gai3計waak6劃ho2可ji5以jin4延san1伸gei2幾jyun2遠？

How far do you think this plan can be extended?

Common phrases

jin4延san1伸ceot1出heoi3去

to extend outwards

mou4無haan6限jin4延san1伸

to extend infinitely

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean 'to stretch' one's body, as that would be 伸展. Confusing the two is a common error because they share the same characters in reverse order.