伸缩

shēn suō

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to lengthen and shorten
2. flexible
3. adjustable
4. retractable
5. extensible
6. telescoping (collapsible)

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Word relationships

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• 延长 yán cháng 延长 yán cháng Yanchang county in Yan'an 延安[yán ān], Shaanxi 伸缩强调的是可伸长和缩短的变化过程，延长只指单向变长: Yanchang county in Yan'an 延安[yán ān], Shaanxi
• 缩短 suō duǎn 缩短 suō duǎn to curtail 伸缩的反向过程，单向变短: to curtail
• 可调 kě tiáo 可调 kě tiáo adjustable 常用于描述长度或尺寸可调节，强调伸缩的灵活性: adjustable
• 折叠 zhédié 折叠 zhédié to collapse or close up (e.g., a folding chair) 伸缩结构常与折叠设计结合，以实现便携或收纳: to collapse or close up (e.g., a folding chair)

Usage notes

Collocations

常用于描述物体的机械结构或长度变化，如“伸缩杆”、“伸缩自如”

Common mistakes

不要将“伸缩”与“延伸”混淆，“延伸”仅指扩展而不含缩短功能

Example Sentences

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这个自拍杆可以 伸缩 。

This selfie stick is extendable and retractable.

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Words Containing 伸缩

• 伸缩喇叭 伸缩喇叭 shēn suō lǎ ba: trombone
• 伸缩性 伸缩性 shēn suō xìng: flexibility

Child Words of 伸缩

• 伸 伸 shēn: to stretch
• 缩 缩 suō: to withdraw