练
Meaning:
to drill, to exercise; to practice, to train
HSK 6
Frequency:
#5714
Pinyin:
liàn
Strokes:
8
Radical:
纟
How to Write 练 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "练" in Chinese
The Chinese character 练 (liàn) means "to drill, to exercise; to practice, to train". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 练 include: 修练, 凝练, 创练.
📚 Words and Phrases with 练
Common words containing this character
修练
to practice (an activity)
HSK 2
凝练
concise
HSK 2
创练
to form and train (a military unit)
HSK 2
团练
local militia formed to suppress peasant rebellion (old)
HSK 2
干练
capable and experienced
HSK 2
彩练
colored ribbon
HSK 2
拉练
(military) to undergo field training (camping, bivouacking, route marching, live fire practice etc)
HSK 2
排练
to rehearse
HSK 2
操练
drill
HSK 2
教练
to coach; to train
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: thread
Semantic component: 纟
Phonetic component: 柬
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "练"?
- The pinyin is liàn
- How many strokes does "练" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "练" mean?
- to drill, to exercise; to practice, to train
- What is the radical of "练"?
- The radical is "纟"