舒展

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Meaning and Usage

The word 舒展 (shūzhǎn) primarily means to stretch out or unfold in a relaxed and comfortable manner. It is often used to describe physical actions such as stretching the body after waking up or exercise, but can also describe smooth, flowing lines or shapes that give a sense of ease.

Common Contexts

  • Physical stretching: People often use 舒展 to talk about loosening up muscles or limbs.
  • Describing shapes or lines: It can describe something visually smooth and flowing, like brush strokes or fabric.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using 舒展 implies a gentle, natural unfolding or stretching, often associated with comfort and relaxation. It is more poetic and descriptive than simply saying (shēnzhǎn), which is more neutral or technical. Avoid confusing 舒展 with 舒服 (comfortable), as 舒展 emphasizes the action of stretching or unfolding rather than a static state.

Example Sentences

After getting up in the morning, she likes to stretch her body on the

The lines in this painting are smooth and flowing, giving a relaxed feeling.

After exercise, doing some stretching movements helps relax the muscles.