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伸张 (shēn zhāng): to uphold; to promote

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to uphold; to promote
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to uphold
  • to promote

Chinese explanation

  • 把正确、正义的事情大力宣扬或使其得到应有的地位和尊重,常用于伸张正义、伸张权利等。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to stretch

HSK 3

to open up

Example sentences

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That lawyer specifically serves poor people who can't afford lawsuits, seeking justice on their behalf.

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The villagers' land was forcibly taken by a developer, so they decided to unite and petition to uphold their rights.

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After the media exposed this wrongful case, people from all sectors called for justice to be done for the victim.

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He argued forcefully in court, not only for himself but also to uphold justice for all his discriminated colleagues.

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The international organization issued a statement demanding that the government thoroughly investigate the matter and seek justice for the victims.

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