stretch continuously; extend unbroken
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to stretch continuously; to extend unbroken
Often used to describe geographical features (mountains, rivers) or time periods that extend over long distances or durations without interruption. Can be used both literally and figuratively.
zhè这
lǐ里
shì是
mián绵
yán延
qiān千
lǐ里
de的
shān山
mài脉
。
This is a mountain range stretching for thousands of li.
zhè这
piàn片
sēn森
lín林
mián绵
yán延
shù数
bǎi百
gōng公
lǐ里
。
This forest extends for hundreds of kilometers.
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zhōng中
huá华
wén文
míng明
mián绵
yán延
wǔ五
qiān千
nián年
。
Chinese civilization has continued unbroken for five thousand years.
hǎi海
àn岸
xiàn线
mián绵
yán延
bù不
jué绝
，
jǐng景
sè色
shí十
fēn分
zhuàng壮
guān观
。
The coastline stretches endlessly, and the scenery is spectacular.