Chinese
duànliàn
Meaning: to exercise; to train; to temper
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

鍛鍊
鍛
鍊
锻炼
锻
炼

Example sentences

She exercises every morning to stay healthy.
鍛鍊身體對健康非常重要。
锻炼身体对健康非常重要。
Exercising the body is very important for health.
適度運動有助於鍛鍊強健的體魄。
适度运动有助于锻炼强健的体魄。
Moderate exercise helps to develop a strong physique.
他每天在健身房鍛鍊,希望能練出健美的身材。
他每天在健身房锻炼,希望能练出健美的身材。
He works out in the gym every day, hoping to develop a fit physique.
這款益智遊戲深受孩子們的喜愛,能鍛鍊邏輯思維。
这款益智游戏深受孩子们的喜爱,能锻炼逻辑思维。
This educational game is deeply loved by children and can train logical thinking.
拼圖是一項既能打發時間又能鍛鍊大腦的益智遊戲。
拼图是一项既能打发时间又能锻炼大脑的益智游戏。
Jigsaw puzzles are a puzzle game that can both kill time and exercise the brain.

Usage Notes

Used for physical exercise as well as toughening or tempering one's character.

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