place name, abbreviation · an old name for the city of Shanghai

他在申生活了多年，早已把自己当成了一个地道的上海人。

proper name · a Chinese family name

申先生是这家公司的经理。

abbreviation · the ninth of the twelve earthly branches, associated with the monkey, the time 3-5 p.m., the 7th solar month, and the compass point 240°

申时是指下午三点到五点这段时间。

verb · to extend, stretch, or expand upon a point or meaning

这层含义可以进一步申引。

verb · to state, explain, or report something formally

他在报告中详细申说了这一事件的经过。