Definitions
(verb)
to practice; to train; to drill
(verb)
to perfect (one's skill); to exercise
About
The character "练" originates from its traditional form "練", which combines the silk radical "糸" with the phonetic component "柬", initially denoting the act of boiling and scouring silk to achieve a refined, white texture. This specific textile process provided the basis for an extended meaning, as the idea of refining material through repeated effort led to the abstract sense of practicing or training to develop skill. In its simplified iteration, the component "柬" is replaced by "东", simplifying the character while the silk radical appears as "纟", thus maintaining a visual link to its etymological roots even as the phonetic element changed. The evolution from a concrete craft to a metaphor for diligent repetition shows how the character's usage expanded beyond its original context.
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我每天练习汉字。
妈妈练习瑜伽。
他在健身房锻炼。
我们练习说英语。
弟弟练习弹钢琴。
她经常练习书法。
运动员每天训练很辛苦。
为了比赛，他加强了练习强度。