liàn
彩练
to practice; white silk; skilled
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Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesverb
to practice; to train; to drill
The most common meaning, used for practicing skills or physical training.
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
liàn练
xí习
shū书
fǎ法
。
He practices calligraphy every day.
Yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
men们
zài在
kè刻
kǔ苦
xùn训
liàn练
。
The athletes are training hard.
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Zhè这
ge个
wǔ舞
dǎo蹈
xū需
yào要
duō多
liàn练
。
This dance needs more practice.
noun
white silk; silk fabric
archaicAn archaic meaning referring to processed silk or hemp fabric, less common in modern usage.
Gǔ古
dài代
cháng常
yòng用
sù素
liàn练
zuò作
huà画
。
In ancient times, plain white silk was often used for painting.
Cǎi彩
liàn练
dāng当
kōng空
wǔ舞
。
Colorful silk ribbons dance in the sky.
adjective
skilled; experienced; seasoned
Describes someone who is proficient due to extensive practice or experience.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
jì技
shù术
lǎo老
liàn练
de的
gōng工
rén人
。
He is a technically skilled worker.
Tā她
de的
wén文
bǐ笔
hěn很
liàn练
dá达
。
Her writing is very polished and experienced.
verb
to boil and scour (silk); to process
technicalA specialized, technical meaning related to the silk production process.
Zhè这
xiē些
shēng生
sī丝
xū需
yào要
liàn练
guò过
cái才
néng能
yòng用
。
These raw silk threads need to be boiled and scoured before they can be used.