拉伸

lāshēn

verb

Meanings

1 to stretch (the body)
2 to extend (material), to draw out

Characters

stretch, extend

Examples

HSK 2

运动前一定要拉伸。

Yùndòng qián yídìng yào lāshēn.

Always stretch before exercise.

HSK 5

拉伸能放松肌肉。

Lāshēn néng fàngsōng jīròu.

Stretching relaxes the muscles.

Tips

usage

Common in both fitness (stretching exercises) and materials science (tensile testing). Compare with 伸展 which leans more toward yoga/gentle stretching.

Stroke Order

拉 lā

伸 shēn