shēn​yāo

to stretch

伸腰 shēn//yāo
to stretch
To stretch one's body, especially the back; to straighten up.
to stand tall
To straighten one's back as a metaphor for no longer being bullied or oppressed
to find success
To have a successful career or improve one's social standing

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0.069 per million

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