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stretch in Chinese

stretch in Chinese is 弹性, 块, 伸展 — stretch means to pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

stretch in Chinese

弹性
noun
Pronounced: tán xìng
The ability to lengthen when pulled.
noun
Pronounced: kuài
A segment of a journey or route.
伸展
verb
Pronounced: shēn zhǎn
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.

What does "stretch" mean?

  1. verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
    "She stretched the elastic band until it snapped."
  2. verb To extend one's own body or limbs, often to loosen muscles.
    "He stretched before going for his morning run."
  3. verb To make a limited resource or piece of information go further than it comfortably should.
    "They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs."
  4. noun A continuous extent of time or distance.
    "It was a long, empty stretch of highway."

stretch in a sentence

  • She stretched the elastic band until it snapped.
  • He stretched before going for his morning run.
  • They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs.
  • That claim really stretches the truth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stretch" in Chinese?

"stretch" in Chinese is 弹性, 块, 伸展. stretch means: To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

How do you pronounce 弹性?

"stretch" in Chinese is 弹性, pronounced "tán xìng".

How do you use "stretch" in a sentence?

Example: "She stretched the elastic band until it snapped." In Chinese, "stretch" is 弹性, 块, 伸展.

Are there other ways to say "stretch" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "stretch": 弹性, 块, 伸展.

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