Definitions
- 1. to practice
- 2. to train
- 3. to drill
- 4. to perfect (one's skill)
- 5. exercise
- 6. (literary) white silk
- 7. to boil and scour raw silk
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练 is often used in verb-object compounds like 练字 (practice calligraphy), 练琴 (practice a musical instrument), and 练功 (practice skills or martial arts). It rarely takes a direct object as a single verb; instead it combines with the object to form a fixed phrase.
Example Sentences
2 shown我每天 练 一个小时汉字。
会有训 练 。
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Words Containing 练
concise and well-chosen
to rehearse
drill
instructor
to do a drill
practiced
to practice
to train hard
to train
to practice (an activity)
all talk and no action (idiom)
concise
to form and train (a military unit)
to study diligently
semiskilled
on-the-job training
outdoor education program
capable and experienced
colored ribbon
(military) to undergo field training (camping, bivouacking, route marching, live fire practice etc)
outdoor education program
sports coach
trainer (aircraft)
morning exercise
to learn through experience
agile
to temper oneself
steady and proficient
terse
to speak concisely and practice frequently (idiom)
to drill troops
to do tai chi
to practice writing characters
to master (a skill)
to practice a skill
exercise booklet
driving range (golf)
exercise book
experienced
seasoned
training camp
trainer
language training
conversant
weight training
military exercise
interval training
training partner