伸出

shēnchū

verb #6,744

Meanings

1 to stretch out
2 to extend
3 to reach out

Characters

to stretch; to extend

Examples

HSK 3

小猫从箱子里伸出了头。

Xiǎo māo cóng xiāngzi lǐ shēnchū le tóu.

The kitten poked its head out of the box.

HSK 5

他伸出手来和我握手。

Tā shēnchū shǒu lái hé wǒ wòshǒu.

He reached out his hand to shake hands with me.

Tips

usage

伸出援手 is a common expression meaning 'to lend a helping hand.'

Stroke Order

伸 shēn

出 chū