锻炼

duànliàn

to exercise; to train

Dictionary entry

to toughen; to temper; to engage in physical exercise

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锻
炼

See it in sentences

我每天早上锻炼。

Wǒ měi tiān zǎoshang duànliàn.

English

I exercise every morning.

他去公园锻炼了。

Tā qù gōngyuán duànliàn le.

English

He went to the park to exercise.

Goes with

  • 锻炼身体exercise the body
  • 去锻炼go exercise
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