演练 (yǎn liàn) — to conduct a drill (in simulated conditions); to practice; training; rehearsal
Definition
演练 emphasizes a drill in simulated conditions (fire, military, emergency), more structured and scenario-based than 练习 or 练 (general practice). Compare 演习 (formal military/emergency maneuvers) and 排练 (rehearsal for a performance).
verb
to conduct a drill (in simulated conditions)to practicetrainingrehearsal
Examples
- 演练。Xiāo fáng duì měi nián dōu huì jìn xíng yí cì yǎn liàn.The fire brigade conducts a drill every year.
- 演练。Zhè cì dì zhèn yǎn liàn ràng jū mín xué huì le rú hé shū sàn.This earthquake drill taught residents how to evacuate.
- 演练。Shì bīng men zài jī dì wán chéng le jūn shì yǎn liàn.The soldiers completed a military drill at the base.
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