锻
炼

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The word "锻炼" is formed from the character 锻, which denotes the forging or hammering of metal, and 炼, which refers to smelting or refining metal through heat. Combined, they literally represent the process of forging and refining metal, a concept later extended metaphorically to describe physical training or exercise, implying the strengthening and improvement of the body through persistent effort.

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我每天锻炼身体。

Wǒ měi tiān duànliàn shēntǐ.

I exercise my body every day.

他经常锻炼以保持健康。

Tā jīngcháng duànliàn yǐ bǎochí jiànkāng.

He often exercises to maintain health.

我们每天早上在公园锻炼。

Wǒmen měi tiān zǎoshang zài gōngyuán duànliàn.

We exercise in the park every morning.

如果你坚持锻炼，你的身体会变得更健康。

Rúguǒ nǐ jiānchí duànliàn, nǐ de shēntǐ huì biàn dé gèng jiànkāng.

If you persist in exercising, your body will become healthier.

尽管工作很忙，他仍然抽时间锻炼身体，因为他知道锻炼的重要性。

Jǐnguǎn gōngzuò hěn máng, tā réngrán chōu shíjiān duànliàn shēntǐ, yīnwèi tā zhīdào duànliàn de zhòngyàoxìng.

Even though work is busy, he still finds time to exercise because he knows the importance of exercise.

Word Definition - 锻炼

duàn liàn to toughen; to temper; to engage in physical exercise; to work out; (fig.) to develop one's skills; to train oneself

Individual Character Details

锻 duàn
炼 liàn, liàn