练功 (liàn gōng) — to practice (martial arts, qigong, ballet, or other disciplined skills)
Definition
练功 is a 离合词 (separable verb) meaning to practice a disciplined skill such as martial arts, qigong, or ballet. The two characters split for aspect/quantity: 练了三个月的功, 练过一次功.
verb
to practice (martial arts, qigong, ballet, or other disciplined skills)
Examples
- 练功。Tā měi tiān zǎo shàng dōu qù gōng yuán liàn gōng.He goes to the park every morning to practice.
- ，。Wǒ liàn le liǎng gè xiǎo shí de gōng, gǎn jué shēn tǐ hǎo duō le.I practiced for two hours and feel much better physically.
- ，。Zhè wèi lǎo shī fu liàn le yí bèi zi gōng, gōng fu hěn shēn.This old master has practiced all his life and has deep skill.
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