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练 (liàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 3

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

Meaning of 练

动 dòng verb

to practice

他每天练字。

tā měi tiān liàn zì

He practices calligraphy every day.

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Word breakdown

练 liàn — to practice

Words with this character (9)
  • 1 练习 liàn xí — to practice HSK 3
    • 练 to train, to drill, to practice repeatedly
    • 习 to practice, to study, to review
    Example

    我每天练习汉语。

    wǒ měi tiān liàn xí hàn yǔ

    I practice Chinese every day.

  • 2 教练 jiào liàn — coach HSK 4
    • 教 teach, instruct
    • 练 practice, train, drill
    Example

    我们的篮球教练很严格。

    wǒ men de lán qiú jiào liàn hěn yán gé

    Our basketball coach is very strict.

  • 3 熟练 shú liàn — skilled HSK 5
    • 熟 familiar, well-versed, thoroughly practiced
    • 练 trained, practiced, refined through practice
    Example

    他是一位熟练的技术工人。

    tā shì yī wèi shú liàn de jì shù gōng rén

    He is a skilled technical worker.

  • 4 训练 xùn liàn — to train HSK 5
    • 训 to instruct, to teach
    • 练 to practice, to drill
    Example

    我每天训练两个小时。

    wǒ měi tiān xùn liàn liǎng gè xiǎo shí

    I train for two hours every day.

  • 5 排练 pái liàn — rehearse HSK 6
    • 排 arrange, organize
    • 练 practice, train
    Example

    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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  • 6 操练 cāo liàn — to drill, to practice, to train HSK 7
    • 操 to conduct, to operate, to handle (the action of performing drills)
    • 练 to practice, to train, to refine through repetition
    Example

    士兵们每天早上都要操练。

    shì bīng men měi tiān zǎo shang dōu yào cāo liàn

    Soldiers drill every morning.

  • 7 演练 yǎn liàn — to drill, to rehearse HSK 7
    • 演 to perform, to demonstrate, to conduct
    • 练 to practice, to train, to drill
    Example

    消防队每月都会演练应急救援方案。

    xiāo fáng duì měi yuè dōu huì yǎn liàn yìng jí jiù yuán fāng àn

    The fire department drills emergency rescue plans every month.

  • 8 简练 jiǎn liàn — concise HSK 7
    • 简 simple, brief
    • 练 refined, polished
    Example

    这篇文章语言简练。

    zhè piān wén zhāng yǔ yán jiǎn liàn

    The language of this article is concise.

  • 9 精练 jīng liàn — concise and refined HSK 7
    • 精 refined, pure, polished
    • 练 trained, practiced, polished through practice
    Example

    他的文章语言精练，很有说服力。

    tā de wén zhāng yǔ yán jīng liàn hěn yǒu shuō fú lì

    His article's language is concise and refined, and very persuasive.

Structure & writing
1 练 liàn — (lit.) white processed silk

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

consists of

1.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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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
1.2 柬 jiǎn — general term for letters, cards, and invitations
柬 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 3
炼 liàn to refine or temper (a substance) by heating 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk
HSK 7
拣 jiǎn to choose; to select 澜 lán large waves; billows

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