(liàn) - to practise, to train, to drill in Mandarin

liàn

Traditional: 練

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Translation

to practise, to train, to drill

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Examples

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He practises tai chi in the park every morning.

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Your handwriting isn't good. You need to practise more.

钢gāng琴qín。

She has been learning the piano for three years.

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Our team has ball practice this afternoon.

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To speak Chinese you have to practise a lot and not be afraid of mistakes.

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