练

liàn

to practice; to train

Dictionary entry

to practice; to train; to drill

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练

See it in sentences

汉字每天都要练。

Hànzì měi tiān dōu yào liàn.

English

Chinese characters need daily practice.

我在体育馆练了一个小时。

Wǒ zài tǐyùguǎn liàn le yí gè xiǎoshí.

English

I practiced at the gym for an hour.

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