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explain; appeal; 9th earthly branch; Shanghai alias
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesverb
to explain; to state clearly; to appeal
formalUsed to express a claim, explain a situation, or formally state one's position.
He needs to explain his difficulties to the leadership.
He reaffirmed his views to the higher authorities.
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Citizens have the right to appeal for their legitimate rights and interests.
The school restated the exam rules.
He repeatedly stated that he had done nothing wrong.
noun
9th earthly branch
formalUsed in traditional Chinese chronology, paired with the 10 heavenly stems to form 60-year cycles. Also used to mark the 9th hour of the day (15:00-17:00).
Rén shēn year is one of the years in the traditional Chinese ganzhi chronology system.
The period from 3 PM to 5 PM is called shēn shí in traditional Chinese timekeeping.
noun
nickname for Shanghai
informalA widely used informal alias for the city of Shanghai in Chinese media and daily conversation.
Shen Cheng is another name for Shanghai.
Economic exchanges between Shanghai and other cities are very frequent.
noun
surname
neutralA relatively common Chinese family name.
Mr. Shen is a new colleague at our company.