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伸张

伸張
shēnzhāng
verb HSK 7 #9,794

Meanings

  1. 1 to uphold
  2. 2 to promote
  3. 3 to champion (justice, rights)

Characters

伸
shēn
stretch; extend
张
zhāng
spread; expand
Literally 'extend and spread' — used for upholding abstract values like justice

Examples

法律是伸张正义的工具。
Fǎlǜ shì shēnzhāng zhèngyì de gōngjù.
The law is a tool for upholding justice.
我们必须为受害者伸张正义。
Wǒmen bìxū wèi shòuhàizhě shēnzhāng zhèngyì.
We must champion justice for the victims.

Tips

usage
伸张 almost always collocates with 正义 (justice). The phrase 伸张正义 is a fixed expression meaning 'to uphold justice'.

Stroke Order

伸 shēn
张 zhāng