Chinese
kǔliàn
Meaning: to practice hard; to train assiduously
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

苦練
苦
練
苦练
苦
练

Example sentences

After years of hard practice, he finally became an outstanding pianist.
只要下功夫苦練,你一定能成功。
只要下功夫苦练,你一定能成功。
As long as you put in the effort to practice hard, you will surely succeed.

Usage Notes

Emphasizes the difficulty and dedication involved in the training process.

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