修炼 (xiū liàn) — to cultivate (oneself) through spiritual or ascetic practice; to train intensively (in martial arts or a skill)
Definition
A formal/literary verb meaning to cultivate oneself through long spiritual or ascetic practice (Daoist, Buddhist, or martial arts). It implies sustained discipline over time, not casual practice.
verb
to cultivate (oneself) through spiritual or ascetic practiceto train intensively (in martial arts or a skill)
Examples
- ，修炼。Tā yǐn jū shēn shān, zhuān xīn xiū liàn dào fǎ.He lived in seclusion in the deep mountains, focusing on cultivating Daoist arts.
- 修炼。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō lǐ de zhǔ jué xiū liàn le jǐ bǎi nián cái chéng xiān.The protagonist in this novel cultivated for several hundred years before becoming an immortal.
- 修炼。Xiàn dài rén tōng guò yú jiā hé míng xiǎng xiū liàn nèi xīn.Modern people cultivate their inner selves through yoga and meditation.
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