san1伸
Jyutpingsan1
Yalesān
Definition
To stretch, extend, or stick out.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of extending a body part or an object outward. It is frequently used with body parts like 脷, 手, or 腳 to indicate reaching or revealing something. When referring to the full body stretch after waking up or feeling tired, it is almost always paired with 懶腰.
Examples
He really likes to stretch his body in front of others.
Related words
Common phrases
to stretch one's body
to stick out one's tongue
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 擴張 or 延伸 which are used for abstract concepts like business expansion or time duration. Stick to physical, tangible extensions when using this verb.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
