Chinese–English

申

shēn · shen/Shēn · shen

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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shēn 申

  1. to extend
  2. to state
  3. to explain
  4. 9th earthly branch: 3-5 p.m., 7th solar month (7th August-7th September), year of the Monkey
  5. ancient Chinese compass point: 240°

Shēn 申

  1. old name for Shanghai 上海 (Shànghǎi)
  2. surname Shen

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