练就 (liàn jiù) — to master (a skill) through sustained practice
Definition
练就 means to master or acquire a skill through long, hard practice — it emphasizes the result of sustained training rather than the training itself. Often used for impressive skills (扎实的基本功, 一手好字).
verb
to master (a skill) through sustained practice
Examples
- ，练就。Tā huā shí nián kǔ liàn, zhōng yú liàn jiù le yì shǒu hǎo zì.He practiced hard for ten years and finally mastered beautiful calligraphy.
- 练就。Zhè mén shǒu yì xū yào cháng qī fǎn fù liàn xí cái néng liàn jiù.This craft requires long-term repeated practice to master.
- 练就。Tā zài wǔ dǎo xué xiào liàn jiù le zhā shi de jī běn gōng.She acquired solid basic skills at the dance school.
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