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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.unfold; extend
听到这个好消息,他终于舒展了眉头。
Hearing the good news, he finally relaxed his eyebrows.
他高兴得连额上的皱纹也舒展了。
He was so happy even the wrinkles on one's forehead smoothed out
荷叶舒展。
The lotus leaves are unfolding.
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- 2
v.limber up; stretch
他心里舒展多了。
He feel a lot more relaxed.
他内心感到舒展。
He felt relaxed inside.
妈妈紧张的心情终于得到了舒展。
Mother's nervous mood was finally relaxed.
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Word usage
- Note"舒展" is different from "伸展". As a verb, "舒展" emphasizes the natural expansion of wrinkled and contracted things; "伸展" emphasizes extending or expanding in a certain direction.