Definition
锻炼 (duànliàn) has two related meanings: to exercise physically (like working out) and to train or develop skills, willpower, or character through practice. It is broader than 运动 (yùndòng, sports/exercise) and 健身 (jiànshēn, keeping fit), and different from 练习 (liànxí) or 练 (liàn), which focus on practicing a specific skill.
verb
to exercise (physically)to work outto train (skills, willpower)to develop through practice
Examples
- 锻炼，。Wǒ měitiān duàn liàn shēntǐ, suǒyǐ hěn jiànkāng.I exercise every day, so I'm very healthy.
- 锻炼。Tā tōngguò gōngzuò duàn liàn le zìjǐ de nénglì.He developed his skills through work.
- 锻炼。Pǎobù shì yì zhǒng hěn hǎo de duàn liàn fāngshì.Running is a very good form of exercise.
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