English–Chinese
“stretch and contract” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēn suō
Example
这条绳子会伸缩，很方便收纳。zhè tiáo shéng zi huì shēn suō hěn fāng biàn shōu nà
This rope stretches and contracts, so it is easy to store.
How to say “stretch and contract” in Chinese
“Stretch and contract” in Chinese is 伸缩 (shēn suō).
The ability of an object to lengthen and shorten as its form shifts.
Example sentences with 伸缩
这件外套的袖口可以伸缩，穿着更舒适。zhè jiàn wài tào de xiù kǒu ké yǐ shēn suō chuān zhe gèng shū shì
The cuffs on this jacket can stretch and contract, making it more comfortable to wear.
Tips for using 伸缩
- English speakers often treat stretch as one-way lengthening, but this Chinese word keeps the return toward a shorter form in view.