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排练 (pái liàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

排练 (pái liàn) is a Chinese word: rehearse. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 排练

动 dòng verb

rehearse

演员们每天都在排练新剧。

yǎn yuán men měi tiān dōu zài pái liàn xīn jù

The actors rehearse the new play every day.

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Word breakdown

排 pái — arrange, organize

练 liàn — practice, train

Structure & writing
1 排 pái — to arrange in a row or sequence one after another

排 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 扌 shǒu — hand radical, indicating actions done with the hand
扌 is a component in 176 characters
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抓 zhuā to grasp; to grip (with fingers closed around object) 投 tóu to throw toward a target 抢 qiǎng to snatch; to seize by force 押 yā to sign or mark on an official document or contract as authentication 抽 chōu pull out (something sandwiched between objects) 拆 chāi to take apart; to disassemble 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 拥 yōng to embrace; to hug 拨 bō to move (something) aside with hand, foot, or stick 括 kuò (lit.) to tie up; to bind 拼 pīn to join together; to combine 挑 tiǎo to pry open; to flick up with a pointed or slender object 挡 dǎng to block, obstruct; to shield 挣 zhèng struggle to free oneself from restraint 挤 jǐ crowd together; (of many things) concentrated at the same time 挥 huī to wave or swing (the arm, or something held) 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 损 sǔn to decrease; to lose 捡 jiǎn to pick up; to collect 控 kòng to accuse, to lodge a complaint against 措 cuò to arrange; to handle 描 miáo to trace (a drawing or writing, often with transparent paper over a template) 插 chā to insert, stick in, or thrust (a long or flat object) into something 握 wò to grasp or hold something in the hand with fingers curled 搜 sōu to search everywhere 搞 gǎo to do, make, handle, or carry out 摇 yáo to shake; to sway back and forth 摔 shuāi to fall down (losing balance) 摘 zhāi to pick; to pluck (flowers, fruit, leaves, or things worn/hung) 摸 mō to touch or gently stroke with the hand 撞 zhuàng to collide with; to crash into 擅 shàn to act without authorization; to exceed one's authority
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抒 shū to express, to give free rein to (one's feelings or opinions) 抖 dǒu to tremble or shiver (from cold or fear) 抚 fǔ to stroke gently 抠 kōu to dig out with a finger or small tool 抡 lūn to swing one's arm forcefully 抨 pēng (lit.) to impeach (弹劾) 抹 mǒ to spread; to apply (paint, cream, etc.) 拄 zhǔ to lean on (a stick or cane) for support 拇 mǔ thumb or big toe; the first digit of the hand or foot 拌 bàn to stir or mix thoroughly 拎 līn to carry (something) in one's hand 拓 tuò to open up (land, roads) 拘 jū to arrest or detain 拙 zhuō clumsy; unskillful 拢 lǒng to close up, to gather together 拣 jiǎn to choose; to select 拧 níng to wring; to twist both ends of an object in opposite directions with both hands 拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 拱 gǒng to clasp one's hands together as a gesture of respect 拴 shuān to tie or fasten with a rope 拽 zhuài to pull hard 挎 kuà to hook or hang something by bending one's arm 挟 xié to clamp under the arm 挠 náo to obstruct or hinder someone from doing something 挨 āi to be close to; to be next to 挪 nuó to move; to shift 振 zhèn to shake, to wave 挽 wǎn to pull; to draw 捂 wǔ to cover or seal tightly 捅 tǒng to poke; to stab; to thrust 捆 kǔn to tie up; to bind with rope 捍 hàn to defend; to resist 捎 shāo to bring or pass along something incidentally 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 捞 lāo to fish out from water or liquid 捣 dǎo to pound downward with one end of a stick or rod 捶 chuí to beat or strike with a fist or club 掀 xiān lift off (a cover or lid) 掐 qiā to press with a fingernail; to pinch or snap off with the thumb and another finger 掘 jué to dig; to excavate 掠 lüè to plunder; to seize by force 掩 yǎn to cover; to conceal 掷 zhì to throw, to hurl, to fling 掺 chān to mix one thing into another; to blend 揉 róu to rub with the hand 揍 zòu (colloq.) to hit (someone) 揠 yà (lit.) to pull up; to uproot 揣 chuǎi to estimate; to conjecture; to ponder 揪 jiū to grip tightly; to grab and pull 揭 jiē (lit.) to raise high; to hold up 揽 lǎn to put one's arm around someone and draw them close 搀 chān to gently support someone (usually an elderly person) by the arm or hand 搁 gē to place in a certain position 搂 lǒu to embrace or hug with both arms 搅 jiǎo to disturb; to disrupt 搏 bó to fight; to combat hand-to-hand 搓 cuō to rub between the palms or roll between the hands 摊 tān to spread out; to lay flat 摧 cuī to destroy, to break apart 撇 piě to throw flat (skimming through the air) 撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 撬 qiào to pry; to lever open by inserting a rod, knife, or awl into a crack or hole and forcing the other end 撰 zhuàn to write articles or books; to compose 撵 niǎn to expel, drive away 撼 hàn to shake; to rock 攒 zǎn to accumulate; to save up 攘 rǎng (lit.) to exclude; to repel

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2 练 liàn — (lit.) white processed silk

练 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
2.2 柬 jiǎn — general term for letters, cards, and invitations
柬 is a component in 4 characters

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