Kilo Lingo

(xùn liàn) - to train; training in Mandarin

xùnliàn

Traditional: 訓練

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Translation

to train; training

Word origin

A compound of 训 meaning to instruct and 练 meaning to drill, together to instruct and drill. It means to train.

Origin
compound
Root
训 (xùn, instruct) + 练 (liàn, drill)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 训

Stroke order for 练

Examples

He trains every day.

This is a military exercise.

The coach trains very strictly.

zhuàng

Training made him stronger.

New staff need training.

训练 (xùnliàn) means to train, or training. It suits sports, the military and skills practice alike.

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This word is part of lesson 24.