san1 zin2伸展

Jyutpingsan1 zin2

Yalesān jín

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To stretch, extend, or spread out.

neutralbodydaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the physical act of lengthening or unfolding something that was previously contracted or folded. While it can apply to objects, it is most frequently used in the context of physical fitness or body movement. It carries a slightly more formal or technical tone compared to the more common colloquial verb 拉長.

Examples

nei5你zek3隻sau2手san1伸zin2展dak1得gau3夠m4唔gau3夠coeng4長aa4呀？

Is your arm extended long enough?

Common phrases

gei1肌juk6肉san1伸zin2展

muscle stretching

san1伸zin2展wan6運dung6動

stretching exercises

Common mistake

Avoid using it in contexts where you mean to expand a business or a plan, as 擴展 is the standard term for abstract growth or expansion. Using 伸展 for abstract concepts can sound unnatural or overly literal.