practice martial arts; military training
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to practice martial arts; to train in combat skills
Refers specifically to training in traditional Chinese martial arts (wushu) or personal combat skills.
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
zǎo早
chén晨
qù去
gōng公
yuán园
liàn练
wǔ武
。
He goes to the park to practice martial arts every morning.
Liàn练
wǔ武
bù不
dàn但
kě可
yǐ以
qiáng强
shēn身
jiàn健
tǐ体
，
hái还
néng能
péi培
yǎng养
yì意
zhì志
。
Practicing martial arts not only strengthens the body but also cultivates willpower.
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Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
shī师
fu傅
liàn练
wǔ武
yǐ已
yǒu有
wǔ五
shí十
nián年
。
This old master has been practicing martial arts for fifty years.
verb
to practice military drills; to train in military techniques
Refers to military training for soldiers, militia, or armed personnel.
Mín民
bīng兵
men们
lì利
yòng用
nóng农
xián闲
shí时
jiān间
liàn练
wǔ武
。
The militia members use the agricultural off-season to practice military drills.
Bù部
duì队
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
yào要
jiān坚
chí持
liàn练
wǔ武
。
The troops must insist on military training every day.
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Xīn新
zhàn战
shì士
rù入
wǔ伍
hòu后
shǒu首
xiān先
yào要
liàn练
wǔ武
。
New soldiers must first practice military techniques after enlisting.