sín — meaning in English
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English meaning
- China name A large country in East Asia, the People's Republic of China.
- extend verb To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
- lengthen verb To make something longer, or to become longer.
- stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
- that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
Senses
sín is used for these senses in English:
- China A large country in East Asia, occupying the region around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers; the People's Republic of China, since 1949.
- China (historical) The Republic of China prior to 1949, and sometimes after that time, particularly up through the early 1970's or so (when the People's Republic of China assumed the United Nations seat allocated to China).
- extend (transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
- lengthen (transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.
- that (demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
- that (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
China — full definition
- name A large country in East Asia, the People's Republic of China.
- noun Fine, hard ceramic tableware, especially porcelain.
extend — full definition
- verb To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
- verb To stretch out a limb or part of the body.
- verb To offer or give something, such as an invitation or thanks.