Shēn ㄕㄣ san1

shēn ㄕㄣ san1

  • to extend
  • to state
  • to explain
  • 9th earthly branch: 3-5 p.m., 7th solar month (7th August-7th September), year of the Monkey
  • ancient Chinese compass point: 240°

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 申 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我申請了簽證。 I applied for a visa.
  • 我申请了签证。 I applied for a visa.
  • 他申請了獎學金。 He applied for the scholarship.
  • 他在寫申請書呢。 He's writing an application.
  • 请填好这张申请表。 Please fill in this application form.

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